led far side group, ridden over 1f out, headed by far side group inside final furlong, soon weakened
behind and outpaced stands side group, ridden over 2f out, staying on when not much room inside final furlong
prominent stands side group, ridden over 1f out, led stands side group inside final furlong until headed by stands side group close home, no chance with far side group
raced alone centre, prominent, ridden well over 1f out, no impression entering final furlong
chased leaders outer stands side group, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression on far side leaders
dwelt, towards rear stands side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
in touch far side group, ridden over 1f out, weakened last 100 yards
towards rear stands side group, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, not much room and switched left inside final furlong, kept on
held up mid-division far side group, weakened well over 1f out, soon eased
dwelt, held up towards rear stands side group, not much room 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
went right start, towards rear stands side group, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, weakened last 100 yards, eased
held up in rear far side group, took keen hold, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division on inner stands side group, ridden over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, no extra
close up stands side group, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up far side group, ridden and weakened 2f out
chased leaders far side group, led that group and overall leader inside final furlong, kept on well
held up towards rear far side group, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
towards rear far side group, headway and switched left when not much room over 1f out, one pace after
towards rear stands side group, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on
close up stands side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
dwelt, held up towards rear far side group, headway well over 1f out, soon ridden and chasing winner, kept on towards finish
led stands side group, hung left from 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, soon headed by that group, no extra
chased leaders stands side group, challenged stands side group entering final furlong, kept on towards finish, no impression on far side leaders
IRISH HEARTBEAT can take this consolation race for the Gold Cup. Richard Fahey's gelding was perfectly produced by Lee Topliss when winning at Doncaster and he has the speed to handle this drop in trip; any rain wouldn't be a worry. A high draw might be best and this brings the consistent Tiddliwinks, the experienced Joseph Henry and the consistent Misplaced Fortune well into the mix. Of those drawn low Advanced, who won the Gold Cup in 2007, is intriguing, whilst runners drawn in the middle who arouse interest include the hat-trick seeking Definightly and Hajoum, alongside the David Nicholls contenders, none of whom can be safely ruled out.
Manassas (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Led, driven and headed over 1f out, hung right and weakened final furlong, last of 8, 11l behind Axiom (9-7) at Goodwood 7f hcp 105 (2) sft in Aug.
Lowdown (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along well over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 15th of 16, 12l behind Hitchens (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Irish Heartbeat (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon led, kept on well, won at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd beating Imperial Guest (9-2) by 3/4l, 18 ran.
Definightly 7-2 (9-0) Made virtually all, quickened 1f out, soon clear, ran on well, won at Goodwood 6f Listed stks (1) sft beating Lui Rei (9-0) by 6l, 7 ran.
Hajoum (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, all out, held on, won at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gs beating Fathsta (9-1) by nk, 13 ran.
Hotham 50-1 (9-0) In touch centre, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 17th of 22, 9l behind Poet's Place (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd.
Bonnie Charlie 12-1 (9-5) Led on rail, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Smarty Socks (8-6) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Advanced 14-1 (9-0) Led steady gallop, quickened over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied an every chance inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Doncaster Rover (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Listed stks (1) gs in Aug.
Able Master (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Unruly stalls, reared start and missed break, always behind, 25th of 27, 20l behind Laddies Poker Two (8-10) at Royal Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Jun.
Hogmaneigh (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) In rear centre, pushed along and weakened from 2f out, eased final furlong, 21st of 22, 33l behind Poet's Place (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd.
Tiddliwinks 6-1 (9-2) Chased leaders farside, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 4th of 22, 2 1/4l behind Poet's Place (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd.
Baby Strange 14-1 (9-7) Dwelt, towards rear, headway and switched left when not much room well over 1f out, stayed on to lead last strides, won at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Secret Witness (9-5) by shd, 19 ran.
Something (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Dwelt, behind, under pressure over 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 13, 19l behind Side Glance (8-12) at Chester 1m hcap (2) gs in Aug.
Kellys Eye (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, losing place when slightly hampered over 1f out, 8th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Gap Princess (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Lowther 33-1 (8-9) Led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong, 14th of 18, 6l behind Irish Heartbeat (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Favourite Girl (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) With winner, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, stayed on same pace finlal furlong, 6th of 12, 3l behind Confessional (8-10) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Below Zero (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Crossed over from wide draw and led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Captain Ramius (9-6) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Colonel Mak 6-4fav (9-7) Held up off the pace, headway 1f out, driven to lead post, won at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Aug beating Flaneur (8-10) by ns, 7 ran.
Gap Princess (IRE) 6-1 (8-6) Behind far side, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, never on terms, 9th of 15, 6l behind Tajneed (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Sea of Leaves (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Irish Heartbeat (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Rasaman (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) In rear, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Secret Millionaire (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Pavershooz 11-2 (9-2) Chased leaders on outside, ridden and went left inside final 2f, weakened soon after, 8th of 11, 6l behind Sohraab (9-1) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Sonny Red (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, mid-division stands side, lost place 2f out, no impression final furlong, 10th of 15, 7l behind Tajneed (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Joseph Henry 16-1 (8-12) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed narrowly over 1f out, weakened towards finish, 4th of 16, 2l behind Hitchens (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Misplaced Fortune 10-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Hitchens (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Thebes 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Hitchens (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Lucky Numbers (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Tracked leader until ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Horseradish (8-11) at Haydock 6f stks 0-90 (3) sft.
