chased leading trio, went 3rd over 3f out, chased leader over 1f out, never quite able to challenge, weakened inside final furlong
chased leading pair until ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong
led, pushed along and headed 4f out, chased leader until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, good headway between horses over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden to lead final 150 yards, stayed on well
chased leader, led narrowly 4f out, ridden and kept on from 2f out, driven and carried head high under pressure over 1f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra and weakened to 3rd final 100 yards
held up in last trio, hung left over 2f out, some late moderate progress, never on terms
steadied and switched left start, pulled hard in last trio, ridden and beaten 3f out, virtually pulled up final 2f, tailed off
took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd final 100 yards, kept on closing stages, always held
held up in mid-division on outside, headway 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden on inside 3f out, no response, eased when no chance over 1f out
mid-division on inside, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, no chance after, plugged on closing stages
The lightly-raced Elraabeya is sure to be popular in this having got off the mark on similar ground over a mile at Sandown last month. She wasn't beaten far over this trip in a maiden at Nottingham earlier. Great Shot would have a chance on his best form, while Corsican Boy probably needed his comeback run at Warwick and is blinkered now. Windsor winner FINE THREADS arguably ran his best race so far when third over C&D last time, however, and can get back on the winning trail today. License To Till was disappointing at Epsom last time but had been very consistent prior to that run and looks the pick of the older horses ahead of The Only Key.
The Only Key 11-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Dhaamer (8-10) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd in Aug.
Nazreef 5-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Directorship (9-10) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Shallow Bay 4-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, chased winner over 6f out, ridden 2f out, weakening when short of room entering final furlong, 9th of 12, 14l behind Suits Me (9-11) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Sour Mash (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 28l behind Classic Punch (9-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Licence To Till (USA) 11-4fav (9-5) Tracked leader on outer, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 22l behind Celestial Girl (8-9) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
Spectait 20-1 (9-8) Pushed along in rear, raced in far side group over 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on to lead that group inside final furlong, no chance with stands side, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind First Post (9-9) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Laughing Jack 11-2 (9-7) Soon led, headed over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 16l behind Whistle On By (9-0) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jun.
Fine Threads 9-2 (9-2) Raced wide in touch, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, kept on, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Miss Diagnosis (9-4) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Elraabeya (CAN) 10-11fav (9-0) Raced keenly, tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon edged left, ran on well, won at Sandown 1m mdn fll stks (5) gs in Aug beating Tenavon (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Corsican Boy 9-2fav (9-2) Behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 13, 6l behind Significant Move (9-11) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Great Shot 14-1 (9-5) Dwelt, pulled hard in rear, raced wide of pack from 3f out, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Groomed (9-4) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
