held up, ridden 4f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, smooth headway on outside over 2f out, led final 75 yards and kept on well
in touch, pushed along 4f out, one pace final 2f
behind, until passed beaten horses final furlong never a factor
chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra final 50 yards
in touch, pushed along 4f out, soon beaten
led, pushed along over 3f out, driven and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
soon chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
always rear
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, soon edged right, headed and not pace of winner final 75 yards
ASCOT LIME can land the finale, ahead of Pinch of Salt and Ajhar. Sir Michael Stoute's colt won last time out at Sandown over nine furlongs, but was running on well to suggest the step up in trip won't be a problem. Being bottom weight could be a big advantage in a competitive contest. Pinch of Salt is the only course and distance winner, albeit nearly a year ago. Like the selection, he may be held up for the first mile or so. Ajhar has been off the track since April; a winner over a mile and a quarter at Newbury last year, Marcus Tregoinning's lightly-raced runner should certainly be fresh but gives weight away to all bar Pinch of Salt.
Pinch of Salt (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Mid-division, steady headway over 1f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 4l behind Hunting Country (8-4) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Ajhar (USA) 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, gradually weakened from 2f out, 11th of 14, 12l behind Royal And Regal (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) sft in Apr.
Night Crescendo (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Always rear division, 11th of 14, 16l behind Sanbuch (10-0) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
Samsons Son 22-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Unshakable (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Royal Jet 8-1 (9-13) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression, 13th of 15, 16l behind Night Hour (10-0) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Ramona Chase 12-1 (8-9) Steadied start, took keen hold, soon in midfield, ridden, unable to quicken 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 3l behind Indian Days (8-6) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Invasian (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Soon led, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened and eased over 2f out, 8th of 10, well behind Ascalon (9-11) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
William Blake 5-4fav (9-4) In touch, effort over 3f out, soon behind, eased final furlong, last of 6, well behind Kings Quay (9-6) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Aug.
Guardian of Truth (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Close up, led 3f out to well over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Aypeeyes (10-9) at Newbury 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Ascot Lime 11-4fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed narrowly entering final furlong, rallied well inside final furlong to lead final strides, won at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Conquisto (9-3) by a hd, 11 ran.
