always prominent, switched right over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
held up in mid-division, headway on outer to lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression on winner, lost 2nd final 50 yards
held up towards rear, closed on inner 3f out, headway towards inside and driven over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up towards rear, pushed along and no progress final 2f
led 1f, chased leader until ridden 2f out, weakened soon after
held up towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, headway on outside from 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, driven clear
went right start, pushed along to lead after 1f, jinked right entering straight, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
held up in rear, driven along over 2f out, no response until headway under pressure and not much room over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, edged right 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in mid-division on inside, not clear run from over 2f out, soon lost place, rallied and switched right entering final furlong, stayed on strongly to take 2nd final 50 yards, not reached winner
Nonrunner
ALCALDE is capable of better and is narrowly preferred here to Dangerous Midge, Prince Of Johanne and Geneva Geyser. Mark Johnston doesn't have a great record at the meeting as he seems to target his horses more at Goodwood earlier in the year. However we are yet to see the best of this son of Hernando and he is now dropped back to a more realistic trip at this stage of his career. He ran well for Joe Fanning on their only other run together and a big effort is expected today. Dangerous Midge is progressing well and his third to Point Of Light in July has since been franked; he cannot be dismissed at all. Geneva Geyser has more experience than most and he ran well in defeat at Newbury last time out, Muraweg has been given a four-month break since a fair York run in May, whilst Prince Of Johanne has now won three on the bounce and is a progressive and nicely-bred individual. Thin Red Line drops in trip which may suit although his latest win did come on a stiffer track, Lady Artemisia drops in class but has a little to prove over this trip, whilst Presbyterian Nun ran beyond expectations last time out at York and Frankie Dettori looks an interesting jockey booking. Dark Prospect is worthy of a mention as well; he has not been the easiest to place but he tends to run his race and his trainer has a good record at the track and at this meeting. Not an easy race to assess.
Dark Prospect 33-1 (8-2) Chased leader, every chance 3f out, edged right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 12l behind Drumfire (9-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Jul.
Full Speed (GER) 40-1 (8-9) Outpaced halfway, soon no impression, 8th of 17, 4l behind Royal Destination (9-2) at York 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in Aug.
Presbyterian Nun (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, steady headway from 4f out until switched right well over 2f out, stayed on inside furlong to take 4th last strides, 4th of 14, 6l behind Whispering Gallery (9-3) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Summer Gold (IRE) 14-1 (8-3) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 15, 14l behind Libel Law (8-10) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd in Aug.
Alcalde 10-1 (8-6) Raced keenly, led, stayed far side and headed over 4f out, weakened quickly, last of 13, well behind Akmal (9-3) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Aug.
Dangerous Midge (USA) 3-1 (9-6) Held up, headway and prominent 7f out, pushed along 3f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Point Of Light (8-3) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Geneva Geyser (GER) 6-1 (9-7) Ridden to lead, ridden 3f out, headed narrowly 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 5, nk behind Larkham (9-6) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Muraweg (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and switched when not much room over 2f out, stayed on on outer final furlong, 5th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Barwell Bridge (9-5) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Prince Of Johanne (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden and headway on outer, approaching 2f out, soon driven along, stayed on to lead final strides, won at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug beating Rumble Of Thunder (9-5) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Thin Red Line (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) In touch, pushed along 4f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 15, 11l behind Eastern Aria (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Lady Artemisia (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Held up in last pair, driven along on outside to dispute 3rd over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Sevenna (9-6) at Goodwood 1m 6f fll stks G3 (1) gd in Jul.
Red Kestrel (USA) 7-2 (9-9) Tracked leader, driven along over 2f out, soon no extra, last of 4, 5l behind Rotative (9-7) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
