tracked leaders, driven over 3f out, soon no impression, lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression after
held up behind, pushed along over 3f out, never involved
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, chased front pair over 1f out, went 2nd and kept on inside final furlong, not pace to trouble winner
pressed winner until outpaced 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression after, well held when lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders on inside, driven over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, never on terms, weakened final furlong
never better than mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced keenly, held up mid-division, driven 3f out, never near leaders, weakened final 2f
held up towards rear, driven and headway over 2f out, stayed into into mid-division from over 1f out, never nearer
held up, always towards rear, lost touch and eased 2f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, driven and no impression when not clear run over 2f out, never threatened leaders
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never reached leaders
made all, driven over 2f out, ridden and asserted clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly
never better than mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders early, held up mid-division, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same, no impression after
held up, always towards rear, outpaced over 2f out
held up behind, headway under pressure over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, not pace to reach front pair
mid-division, close up on outside after 3f, outpaced over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Withhold had just the two outings last year but won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket on the second of those occasions. But he still faces a stiff task today raised 12lb for his seasonal debut. Higher Power won last year’s renewal off a similar mark when just getting the better of NATURAL SCENERY (NAP) with stablemate Lord George back in fourth and Sir Chauvelin and Clever Cookie further behind. The runner-up was also returning from a lay-off last year and the Godolphin mare takes on Higher Power on more favourable terms today. Nakeeta had the selection back in third when landing last season’s Ebor at York and can figure while Irish raider Lagostovegas carries 5lb extra for winning the Ascot Stakes last time. Amazing Red is also penalised after winning over 1m6f at Newmarket with a below par Byron Flyer well beaten while Curbyourenthusiasm is a rare winner nowadays but is still capable at this level.
Higher Power 10-3 (9-7) Tracked winner throughout, well held and no chance final 2f, hung left from over 1f out, 2nd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Weekender (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f stks (2) pol in May.
Time To Study (FR) 8-1 (9-0) Soon tracked leader, challenged over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra in 4th final 110 yards, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Marmelo (9-0) at York 1m 6f lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Nakeeta 20-1 (9-10) Raced keenly in last pair, never involved, 10th of 16, 15 3/4l behind Magic Circle (9-3) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in May.
Prince Of Arran 10-1 (8-5) Ins,to 3p 3rd,4w into, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Call To Mind (8-3) at Belmont Park 2m stks gd in Jun.
Watersmeet 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division on inside, weakened 2f out, 9th of 16, 13 1/2l behind Magic Circle (9-3) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in May.
On To Victory 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 17 3/4l behind Stradivarius (9-1) at York 1m 6f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Top Tug (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge, 5th of 17, 4 1/4l behind Dash Of Spice (9-3) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp stks (2) gf in Jun.
Lord George (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) In touch, headway on outer to press leaders 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 9, shd behind Funny Kid (9-5) at Lingfield 2m stks (2) pol in Mar.
Arch Villain (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Stumbled slightly start, mid-division, headway over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 35 1/2l behind Face The Facts (8-7) at Newmarket 2m lst stks (1) gs in Sep.
Clever Cookie 28-1 (9-0) Held up in last pair, outpaced over 2f out, never involved, 7th of 8, 10 1/4l behind Marmelo (9-0) at York 1m 6f lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Curbyourenthusiasm (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Held up and always last, last of 5, 7 1/2l behind Mirage Dancer (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 4f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Natural Scenery 66-1 (8-10) 9th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Vazirabad (9-1) at Meydan 2m Grp 2 gd in Mar.
Soldier In Action (FR) 12-1 (9-8) Raced wide in rear when hampered after 1f, ridden 5f out, never near leaders, 7th of 13, 10l behind Amazing Red (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Island Brave (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, soon disputing close 2nd until pushed along 3f out, weakened chased leading pair until inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 5 1/2l behind Hamada (8-12) at York 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in May.
Withhold 5-1fav (8-8) Tracked leader, led 8f out, made rest, brought field towards stands side 4f out, ridden inside final 2f, edged left over 1f out, forged clear inside final furlong, stayed on well (course record), won at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gd in Oct beating London Prize (9-2) by 3 3/4l, 34 ran.
Byron Flyer 6-1 (9-5) Raced wide in touch when bumped and badly hampered after 1f and rider lost irons briefly, weakened 3f out, eased over 1f out, 11th of 13, 20 1/2l behind Amazing Red (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Lagostovegas (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) In touch, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at Ascot 2m 4f hcp stks (2) gf in Jun beating Dubawi Fifty (9-7) by 1l, 19 ran.
Amazing Red (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, headway 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Jun beating Golden Wolf (8-10) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Sir Chauvelin 33-1 (9-2) Steadied in rear, headway when not clear run over 2f out, soon switched left, ran on inside final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 17, 2 1/4l behind Dash Of Spice (9-3) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp stks (2) gf in Jun.
Cayirli (FR) 50-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, lost place over 4f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, dist behind Magic Circle (9-3) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in May.
