tracked leaders, led over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
held up, switched right, smooth headway over 2f out, led just over 1f out, nudged clear, easily
held up, headway over 1f out, never on terms
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
led, ridden, headed over 1f out, soon faded
mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon beaten
tracked leader, pulled hard, weakened well over 2f out, eased final furlong
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
A chance is taken that Sanchi is fit enough for his reappearance and can see off the challenges posed by Go Solo and St Savarin, who will both be waiting in the wings to pounce if there are any chinks in the armour of the selection. Prince Picasso is also worthy of consideration, as he is unexposed at the trip and shapes as if he still has plenty more to offer. St Savarin comes here on the back of a fine effort at Haydock at the weekend and, with the ground in his favour, he should not be underestimated. His 6lb penalty has to be of concern though and he needs everything to fall into place for him on these terms. Similar comments apply to Go Solo, who has won his last two starts in good style. However, he looks vulnerable from a career highest mark and has a bit to prove from top weight. Therefore, it can be worth siding with Sanchi, as he looked a useful type for Godolphin last season. He has gone well after a long absence before, so, with his yard in scintillating form; the son of Darshaan edges the verdict on this occasion.
Go Solo 5-2fav (10-0) Tracked leader, ridden well over 1f out, soon led, kept on, won at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug beating Torrens (9-10) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Sanchi (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Held up toward rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final 2f, 4th of 10, 10l behind Group Captain (8-5) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in Oct.
Lucayan Dancer 14-1 (9-12) Always in rear division, 9th of 11, 6l behind Altay (8-13) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Go Tech 9-1 (9-12) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 6l behind Altay (8-13) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
St Savarin (FR) 7-2 (9-9) Held up, smooth headway 2f out, led 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy beating Juniper Girl (7-13) by 1l, 7 ran.
Resonate (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Held up, good headway to track leaders and came to stand's side rail in straight, overall leader final furlong, unchallenged, won at Epsom 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug beating Zaafran (9-1) by 3l, 10 ran.
Shape Up (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Prominent, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 17, 10l behind Trouble Mountain (8-4) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Prince Picasso 5-4fav (9-10) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Dame Hester (9-7) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Sharp Reply (USA) 4-1 (9-9) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 7l behind Sforzando (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f app hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Nesno (USA) 6-1 (9-4) Prominent, effort when not much room and hampered over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 31l behind Nelsons Column (9-4) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Lady Disdain 7-2fav (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Aug beating Floodlight Fantasy (9-2) by 8l, 11 ran.
