towards rear, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt in rear, ridden 2f out, ran on, not reach leaders
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt in touch, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and hung left over 2f out, driven and kept on inside final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to press winner when edged left approaching final furlong, not quicken close home
close up, not much room over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon every chance, ran on
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on gamely
keen held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened 1f out
Nonrunner
The last two winners, G Force and GORDON LORD BYRON, are here for another crack as is last year's close fourth Sole Power, a regular Group 1 winner though over the minimum trip. Tom Hogan's seven-year-old also finished runner-up a year ago and can come out best of the trio and land the prestigious event for the second time. Three-year-olds have a very good record so dual Group 2 winner Adaay has to be respected with the ground in his favour along with the Nunthorpe third Mattmu while the unbeaten Twilight Son and the very progressive Group 3 winner Waady are also contenders. Danzeno may have finished closer in the July Cup but for being switched while Steward's Cup winner Magical Memory could hardly be in better form, though steps straight out of handicaps.
Danzeno 12-1 (9-6) In rear, switched left over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 2l behind Muhaarar (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Due Diligence (USA) 25-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 10th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Muhaarar (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Eastern Impact (IRE) 15-8fav (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Chester 6f lst stks (1) gd in Aug beating Canny Kool (8-10) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
G Force (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Close up, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Muhaarar (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Gordon Lord Byron (IRE) 13-8fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Moviesta (9-6) at Curragh 6f stks (1) gf in Aug.
Pearl Secret 20-1 (9-13) Held up behind, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 8th of 19, 7 1/4l behind Mecca's Angel (9-10) at York 5f Grp 1 stks (1) gs in Aug.
Watchable 40-1 (9-2) 4th of 12, 2l behind Muhaarar (8-11) at Deauville 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Adaay (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newbury 7f Grp 2 stks (1) gs in Aug beating Coulsty (9-6) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Belardo (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) 7th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Esoterique (9-1) at Deauville 1m Grp 1 (1) sft in Aug.
Magical Memory (IRE) 6-1fav (8-12) Raced far side, held up towards rear, smooth headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Toofi (8-12) by 3/4l, 27 ran.
Mattmu 12-1 (9-11) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 19, 4l behind Mecca's Angel (9-10) at York 5f Grp 1 stks (1) gs in Aug.
Strath Burn 4-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong ran on well, ridden out, won at Newbury 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jul beating Portamento (8-13) by 1l, 4 ran.
Twilight Son 5-1fav (8-10) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon ridden, ran on well, won at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Jun beating Grandad's World (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Waady (IRE) 5-2fav (8-12) Held up in mid-division on rail, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, strong run to lead final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Sandown 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jul beating Wind Fire (9-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Tiggy Wiggy (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and carried head awkwardly 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 18, 24 1/2l behind Muhaarar (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Sole Power 8-1 (9-13) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, always held, 4th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Mecca's Angel (9-10) at York 5f Grp 1 stks (1) gs in Aug.
Interception (IRE) 6-4fav (9-1) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble leading pair, 3rd of 7, 4 3/4l behind Divine (9-1) at Pontefract 6f lst fll stks (1) gd in Aug.
