held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, never dangerous
held up mid-division, headway on outer over 3f out, kept on, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, in rear and keen, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd towards finish, always held
tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace and lost 2nd towards finish
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, soon attempted to switch right, no room, kept on same pace
tracked leaders and keen, pushed along 5f out, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
Cavalryman won at Group 1 level as a three-year-old when trained in France and though he hasn't reached those heights subsequently he's won Listed races here and at Sandown this season after a spell in Dubai. SADDLER'S ROCK looked slightly unfortunate in the Gold Cup and put matters right in the Goodwood Cup where he stayed on too strongly for Askar Tau with Simenon, Times Up and Lost In The Moment all behind. It's difficult to see any of the beaten horses reversing the form as the long straight will suit the winner who can score again. Ibicenco could be the fly in the ointment. Now with Luca Cumani, the former Germany-based colt finished runner-up to Opinion Poll in the Group 3 Henry II Stakes at Sandown on only his second start for the yard. He appears almost certain to make further progress under his trainer's expert supervision and looks a major threat.
Askar Tau (FR) 25-1 (9-7) Held up in last trio, ridden on inside and no impression 3f out, headway between horses and hung right over 1f out, switched left and stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 75 yards, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Saddler's Rock (9-7) at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gd.
Cavalryman 3-1fav (9-3) Held up, eased out left and headway well over 2f out, edged right and led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Sandown 2m Listed Stakes (4yo+) (1) gs in Jul beating Aaim To Prosper (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
Glen's Diamond 8-1 (9-0) Held up, took keen hold, struggling over 3f out, never on terms, 6th of 7, 8l behind Cavalryman (9-3) at Sandown 2m Listed Stakes (4yo+) (1) gs in Jul.
High Jinx (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Held up behind on outside, effort 3f out, ridden 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Mount Athos (10-0) at York 1m 6f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in Jul.
Ibicenco (GER) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to go 2nd post, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Opinion Poll (9-4) at Sandown 2m Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Lost In The Moment (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, some headway final furlong, never a factor, 8th of 10, 7l behind Saddler's Rock (9-7) at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gd.
Saddler's Rock (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Tracked clear leaing pair, closed 6f out, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden to lead entering final 2f, stayed on gamely, won at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gd beating Askar Tau (9-7) by 1l, 10 ran.
Simenon (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Held up in 6th, headway 3f out, switched left over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Saddler's Rock (9-7) at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gd.
Solar Sky 16-1 (9-12) Held up in touch, headway to 2nd 3f out, led approaching final 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Motivado (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Thimaar (USA) 7-1 (9-1) 5th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Lone Ranger (8-11) at Deauville(FR) 1m 7f Listed stks (1) gd in Jul.
Times Up 16-1 (9-7) Held up off the pace in last quartett, ridden on inside 2f out, never reached leaders, outpaced in 6th when eased inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Saddler's Rock (9-7) at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gd.
