chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
behind, switched left start, headway from 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
always mid-division
dwelt, in rear, headway well over 1f out, switched left to challenge approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened quickly
led until over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, never on terms
always behind
held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, switched right, not clear run over 1f out, soon ridden, beaten
held up in touch, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, under pressure over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, good headway on inside over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on well
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, raced wide, effort halfway, soon chasing leaders, led inside final furlong, soon headed, weakened close home
The feature race of the afternoon looks wide open but we will give the tentative vote to Choreography with both Gallantry and Count Ceprano worth noting. The selection has been consistent all season winning three times. The last of those wins came last time out for which he is now five pounds higher in the weights as a result. This will not make life any easier for him but if he is able to recapture his best then he will not be far away come the end of the race. Gallantry caught the eye last time out when second to Rum Jungle at Newmarket earlier on in the month. He runs off a mark that he is more than capable of winning off so any market moves should be noted. Count Ceprano was raised eight pounds for winning at Goodwood and failed to follow up at Brighton thereafter when sent of favourite. That said he was not discredited on that performance and has to be given respect once more. But for the winner we return to Choreography.
Yarqus 9-1 (9-11) Held up in main group, improved approaching 2f out, ridden and not clear run and switched right over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Bee Sting (9-6) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Furnace (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Held up, effort 3f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 5, 7l behind Master of Arts (8-9) at Lingfield 1m stk 0-90 (3) pol in Jul.
Gallantry 14-1 (9-9) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Rum Jungle (8-8) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Count Ceprano (IRE) 9-2fav (9-4) In rear on outside, stayed on strongly from over 1f out, not reached leading pair, 4th of 16, 2l behind Choreography (9-6) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Hazzard County (USA) 12-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Golden Desert (10-4) at Ascot 7f ldy rds hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Kings Point (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, going well 2f out, soon ridden, found little, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 20, 5l behind Yamal (9-5) at Goodwood 1m hcap (3) gd in Jul.
Trans Siberian 11-4 (9-11) Keen, led, clear over 7f out, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened and eased final furlong, last of 6, 27l behind Bee Sting (9-6) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Dear Maurice 5-4fav (10-0) Raced keenly in touch, pressed leader over 2f out, every chance to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Sam Lord (9-7) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jul.
Neardown Beauty (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, soon chased winner, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Luck Will Come (8-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (4) pol.
Grand Vizier (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, lost place over 3f out, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Rainbow Mirage (9-9) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
Choreography 12-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, challenged leader from over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Brighton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Moonlight Man (9-7) by a nk, 16 ran.
Always A Rock (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Raced on outer, never better than mid-division, 15th of 17, 18l behind Blue Sky Basin (8-5) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Irish Mayhem (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Behind, detached over 3f out, 9th of 10, 15l behind Mangham (8-10) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (3) sft.
Flying Valentino 5-2jt-fav (9-9) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 6l behind Cape Velvet (9-3) at Bath 1m fll hcp (4) gs.
Mount Hermon (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Raced wide, mid-division, improved halfway, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, carried right over final furlong, soon led, headed post, 2nd of 10, shd behind Angel Rock (9-4) at Great Leighs 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Salient 5-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, lost 2 places inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Keep Discovering (9-7) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
