mid-division near side, pushed along 3f out, dropped away and struggling 2f out
close up near side, ridden well over 1f out, faded inside last
prominent far side, ridden 2f out, gradually weakened 1f out
dwelt, chased leaders far side, ridden 2f out, kept on but not reach main group leaders, did best of far side
led overall near side, pushed along and headed 2f out, well held inside last
slowly away, in rear near side, ridden and not clear run over 1f out soon switched right, ran on, nearest finish
chased leaders near side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent near side, led 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, ran on well
mid-division near side, ridden 2f out, never on terms
led far side, ridden 2f out, gradually weakened inside last
tracked leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division near side, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on and hung right over 1f out, chased winner inside last, always held
in rear near side, pushed along 2f out, never involved
front mid-division near side, pushed along 2f out, stayed on from 1f out, not pace to challenge
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JUSTANOTHERBOTTLE appears to hold strong claims of repeating last year’s success despite fading quickly in the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood. Summerghand was ahead of him on that occasion but high draws have been favoured in recent years and both the latter and Blackrod have been done few favours on that score. Snash still remains potentially well treated on his previous form for Charlie Hills and he wasn’t stopping at Ayr in their Gold Cup trial but Intrinsic Bond can race keenly, though kept on stoutly at Thirsk last month. Misty Grey has the highest draw and won previously here for former connections but shoulders top weight.
Misty Grey (IRE) 7-2 (9-13) Chased leader 1f, remained handy, led inside final furlong, ridden and ran on well, won at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (2) pol in Jul beating Strong Power (9-0) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Justanotherbottle (IRE) 40-1 (9-9) Prominent stands side, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 22nd of 28, 14 1/2l behind Commanche Falls (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Blackrod 11-2 (9-3) Raced near side, chased leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened final 110 yards, 7th of 26, 4 1/2l behind Rohaan (9-12) at Ascot 6f hcp stks (2) gf in Jun.
Summerghand (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear far side, switched left and not much room over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 9th of 28, 4 1/2l behind Commanche Falls (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Emperor Spirit (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Raced three wide chasing leaders, pushed along turning in, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 13 1/4l behind Misty Grey (9-13) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (2) pol in Jul.
Snash (IRE) 10-3fav (9-13) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, led towards finish, won at Ayr 6f hcp (3) gd in Jul beating Aberama Gold (10-2) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Al Simmo 5-2 (9-12) Made most, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Newmarket 6f hcp fll (3) gf in Jul beating Romantic Time (9-8) by 3/4l, 4 ran.
Intrinsic Bond 4-1 (10-0) Prominent, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, few lengths clear final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul beating Fast Response (9-8) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Fortamour (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Settled in mid division, pushed along 3f out, driven over 2f out, one paced, 6th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Gale Force Maya (9-12) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Indian Creak (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Led towards centre, headed over 3f out, close up, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 7 3/4l behind Cuban Breeze (9-0) at Windsor 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Ventura Express 7-1 (9-9) Held up in touch, took keen hold, lost place over 2f out, no impression after, last of 7, 4 1/2l behind Dynamic Force (9-9) at Pontefract 5f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Good Earth (IRE) 15-2 (9-10) Front mid-division, shaken up 2f out, headway to press leaders 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, not pace of winner, 3rd of 17, 2 1/4l behind Devil's Angel (9-8) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Embour (IRE) 18-1 (8-7) Midfield, ridden 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 6th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Lord Riddiford (8-12) at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Mark's Choice (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Midfield, ridden for effort 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 14th of 20, 9 1/4l behind Good Earth (9-5) at York 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Hyperfocus (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Prominent, pushed after 3f out, ridden after 2f out and weakened, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 3l behind Aleezdancer (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
