took keen hold in mid-division, pushed along 4f out, weakened 3f out
chased leaders until weakened 3f out
held up in mid-division, headway going well 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened just inside final 3f
soon in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
soon led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, driven on outside over 2f out, no chance after
held up towards rear, driven and headway over 2f out, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, quicken between horses to lead final 100 yards, readily
in touch until weakened over 3f out, virtually pulled up final furlong, tailed off
soon in mid-division, headway to lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, unable to quicken
tracked leaders, driven to challenge and every chance 2f out, soon hung right and weakened approaching final furlong
led early, tracked leader, led 3f out, headed 2f out, one pace and held when not much room and switched left over 1f out
held up in mid-division, headway on outside to chase leaders 2f out, led 1f out, soon driven and hung left, headed final 100 yards, kept on
held up in mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never reached leaders
Mariotto can get Frankie Dettori back in the TV eye and he is selected in preference to Man Of Vision, Gold Quest and Duke Of Tuscany, who have all shown consistency in their efforts this season. Duke Of Tuscany is closely matched with Regal Flush and there would not be much between them. However, Richard Hannon's charge has vital experience of this course and can win that personal battle today. He does need a good deal of luck on his side if he is going to break his duck for the season today, though. Gold Quest is unexposed and is related to some high-class performers. He made a pleasing debut in handicap company last time and, considering John Gosden's patient approach with horses of his type, a much improved display would not be surprising in this company. Watch the betting carefully with this son of Seeking The Gold. The Mick Channon-trained Man Of Vision rates as good value for at least a place, as he looks sure to be suited by this step up in trip. Being out of a Sadler's Wells mare, Channon's charge should cope with the going and would be dangerous to ignore. However, Mariotto appears to have all the bases covered and this previous course winner, who has proven form on the ground, stands out as the best bet for us here.
Mariotto (USA) 9-4jt-fav (9-1) Led, headed 1f out, rallied well final furlong to lead final strides, all out, won at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jul beating Ballinteni (9-0) by a hd, 8 ran.
Eradicate (IRE) 8-1 (8-3) Keen, soon chased leaders, joined leaders over 6f out, ridden, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, well behind Papal Bull (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
Spanish Hidalgo (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, smooth headway on outside over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, won at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) hvy in Jul beating Wing Collar (9-12) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Duke of Tuscany 7-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 9l behind Tranquil Tiger (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 5f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in Jul.
Celestial Halo (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Led 2f, stayed prominent, weakened inside final 2f, 11th of 19, 10l behind Heron Bay (8-11) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Secret Tune 11-1 (9-1) Held up in mid-division, headway to chase leaders 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Mahler (9-1) at Ascot 2m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Jun.
Samira Gold (FR) 9-2 (8-8) Tracked leaders, badly outpaced over 2f out, ran on strongly towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Yaqeen (8-8) at Yarmouth 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) gf in Jul.
Regal Flush 11-4fav (9-1) Held up towards rear, 7th on outside straight, effort over 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, 8th of 14, 7l behind Zaham (9-2) at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Cold Quest (USA) 9-1 (9-9) Held up in touch, raced centre 7f out, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Winter Sunrise (9-6) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Man of Vision (USA) 9-1 (8-4) Dwelt, held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not clear run 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 19, 1 1/2l behind Hearthstead Maison (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Philatelist (USA) 16-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 5f out, effort 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 19, 8l behind Heron Bay (8-11) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Malt Or Mash (USA) 11-4fav (9-9) Mid-division, ridden and steady progress from 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, stayed on to join leader on line, won at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jul deadheating with Six of Diamonds (9-3), 11 ran.
Camps Bay (USA) 11-4jt-fav (9-3) Mid-division, headway, edged left over 2f out, stayed on lead to 1f out, drew clear, edged right inside final furlong, won at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Fourteenth (9-4) by 2l, 8 ran.
Aureate 5-4fav (9-0) Led, pressed 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Toparudi (8-12) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jul.
Rosbay (IRE) 3-1fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, hung left and led 1f out, in command, won at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul beating Milla's Rocket (9-2) by 3l, 8 ran.
Raffaas 11-2 (9-2) Held up place, headway to go 3rd over 5f out, led entering final 2f, soon clear, eased near finish, won at Lingfield 1m 5f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jul beating Alnwick (8-2) by 6l, 7 ran.
