fly leapt start, towards rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor
close up, switched right and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide in touch, pushed along and headway 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd close home
in rear, ridden and some headway entering final furlong, never nearer
made all, ridden inside final furlong, ran on
went right start, tracked winner, ridden 2f out, no extra and lost two place close home
held up, ridden 2f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, keeping on same pace when rider dropped rein briefly towards finish
held up, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
This has been an excellent race for favourites and for Godolphin, who have had five of the last seven winners. They are represented here by Grecian Light, who gained plenty of admirers when scoring here last month, and EASY VICTORY, an impressive winner over 6f on the track last month – the latter is given the nod. Nations Alexander is one of two Richard Hannon-trained entries and her close third behind Roly Poly in the Cherry Hinton here is the best form on offer. On Her Toes has got better with every run and impressed with her attitude when landing a Listed contest at Sandown, with Grizzel a close third, while Yorkshire raiders Belle Meade and San Sebastiana wouldn't be making the journey with hopes of some prize money.
Belle Meade (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, went 2nd well over 1f out, led 1f out, ran on well, eased close home, won at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (4) gf in Jul beating Right Action (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Easy Victory 11-2 (9-0) Always prominent, led over 1f out, ran on strongly, impressive, won at Newmarket 6f mdn fll stks (4) gf in Jul beating Tropical Rock (9-0) by 2l, 10 ran.
Grecian Light (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, driven 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 7f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jul beating Voice Of Truth (9-0) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Grizzel (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Tracked leading trio, hampered and lost place inside final 3f, rallied and switched left over 1f out, edged right and stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd final 50 yards, 3rd of 6, 1l behind On Her Toes (9-0) at Sandown 7f lst fll stks (1) gf in Jul.
Nations Alexander (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Roly Poly (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gf in Jul.
On Her Toes (IRE) 5-2jfav (9-0) Led 1f, tracked leader, led again 2f out, ridden and edged right inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Sandown 7f lst fll stks (1) gf in Jul beating Calare (9-0) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
San Sebastiana 50-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Doncaster 7f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jul beating Naifah (9-0) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Tiburtina (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led final 50 yards, won at Newbury 6f mdn fll stks (4) gf in Jul beating Spinnaker Bay (9-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Urban Fox 4-1 (9-0) Steadied start, took keen hold and held up in close 6th, switched left to outside over 3f out, chased leaders 3f out, edged right soon after, went 2nd inside final 2f, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra and lost 2 places well inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 1 3/4l behind On Her Toes (9-0) at Sandown 7f lst fll stks (1) gf in Jul.
