tracked leaders, 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably
led 1f, tracked leader, led again 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway near side over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, took 4th 100 yards out, never going pace to challenge
keen tracking leaders, ridden just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, led after 1f until ridden 2f out, soon hung left and quickly beaten
took keen hold, held up, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon hung left and weakened inside final furlong
steadied start, took keen hold, held up, headway near side tracking leaders 4f out, pushed along and hung badly left over 2f out, soon behind, continued to hang left and not run on, eased final furlong, tailed off
Nonrunner
ROYAL SEAL gained her only success over this trip on fast going at Sandown last year but has performed with credit in both starts this term. She couldn't quite hold the late bust of Above The Rest on soft going at Haydock and today's quicker conditions can see her back in the winner's enclosure. Windfast is the class act in the race with a close fourth in last year's Jersey Stakes to his credit but he hasn't been seen since August and may just need this. Emell has stepped out of handicap company to run well at Group level so he's definitely in the picture though a strike-rate of 2-26 is a poor return for his ability. Lacan will be having his first start at this trip having been mainly confined to a mile but he's in good form and there's no reason why he shouldn't be suited.
Windfast (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, headway on outside over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, staying on when badly hampered over 1f out, switched left, 2nd over 1f out until entering final furlong, not quicken final furlong, weakened into 4th final 100 yards, 4th of 6, 5 1/4l behind Wannabe Yours (9-1) at Goodwood 1m Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Emell 11-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Markaz (8-8) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Mister Universe 12-1 (8-11) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 12, 21 1/2l behind Basem (9-2) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Lacan (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, challenged 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Eutropius (8-8) at Newcastle 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Royal Seal 7-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden inside final furlong, soon every chance, held close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Above The Rest (9-3) at Haydock 7f hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Secret Brief (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened, last of 6, 6l behind Tupi (9-6) at Newmarket 1m lst stks (1) gf in Jul.
Redvers (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, not clear run approaching final furlong, weakened, 11th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Majestic Moon (9-13) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Strong Chemistry 12-1 (9-5) Led until 3f out, soon rallied, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 18, 6 3/4l behind Birdman (9-9) at York 1m hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Captain Lars (SAF) 12-1 (8-13) 15th of 16, 10 1/2l behind Samurai Sword (9-1) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Feb.
