held up, headway on outer when carried head high over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression towards finish
broke smartly, made all, ridden 2f out, ran on
tracked winner until ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, switched to far side and headway halfway, close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged right and carried head high over 1f out, kept on one pace
close up on outer, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden and every chance 2f out, faded inside final furlong, eased near finish
Nonrunner
Wannabe Yours is a danger to all here on his defeat of Hors De Combat and Bow Creek at Goodwood last month. The third went on to reverse that form with the runner-up when landing the Celebration Mile back at the Sussex track and then beat Mustajeeb and Gordon Lord Byron in the Group 2 Boomerang Mile at Leopardstown so the form stands up to scrutiny. But older horses have generally held sway in this in recent seasons - it's seven years since a three-year-old last won - and that trend can continue. CAPTAIN CAT was only third in the Celebration Mile but James Doyle gave him plenty to do that day and he still finished ahead of the disappointing Producer and Hors De Combat. Roger Charlton's gelding has won easily since at Haydock, ahead of Ocean Tempest and Penitent, and can win for the fourth time in a lucrative campaign, though Custom Cut is still improving judged on his latest win in a Group 3 at York. Tullius returns from a break and Outstrip is flattered by his rating but Arod has been running well against classy opposition over further and could figure.
Captain Cat (IRE) 15-8fav (9-7) Held up, good headway on outer over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, soon carried head high, ran on, won at Haydock 1m Grp 3 (1) gd beating Balty Boys (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Custom Cut (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied to regain lead towards finish, won at York 1m 1f Grp 3 (1) gd in Aug beating Trade Storm (9-5) by nk, 7 ran.
Ocean Tempest 11-4 (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Captain Cat (9-7) at Haydock 1m Grp 3 (1) gd.
Producer 5-2fav (9-4) Held up in touch, switched outside and driven 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase winner final 100 yards, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Tenor (9-4) at Sandown 1m Listed stks (1) gd.
Professor 14-1 (9-4) In rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 4l behind Ansgar (9-4) at Doncaster 7f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Tullius (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Held up in last pair, headway near side over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Toronado (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Anjaal 5-1 (8-8) Started very slowly and lost 8 lengths, in rear, latched onto back of field halfway, tried to close 2f out, ridden and beaten over 1f out, never able to recover, 5th of 7, 8l behind Captain Cat (9-0) at Salisbury 1m Grp 3 (1) gf in Aug.
Cable Bay (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 6l behind Ansgar (9-4) at Doncaster 7f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Hors De Combat 3-1 (8-12) Held up in rear in touch, driven and outpaced inside final 2f, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Bow Creek (8-12) at Goodwood 1m Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug.
Master Carpenter (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) last of 10, 8l behind Charm Spirit (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 1m Grp 1 (1) gd.
Outstrip 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, last of 4, 3l behind Kingman (9-0) at Goodwood 1m Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Wannabe Yours (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Tracked leading pair on inside, travelling well when not clear run on rails and switched left well over 1f out, keeping on when rider dropped whip over 1f out, chased leader entering final furlong, quickened to lead final strides, won at Goodwood 1m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Aug beating Hors De Combat (9-1) by nk, 6 ran.
Penitent 25-1 (9-4) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon lost place, last of 7, 6l behind Ansgar (9-4) at Doncaster 7f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Arod (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along and effort 3f out, edged left and one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 9l behind Australia (8-12) at York 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug.
