disputed lead, led halfway, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
steadied start, keen hold in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, stayed on well final furlong, not reached winner
held up, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace
behind, under pressure over 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, every chance from over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, some headway over 1f out, never nearer
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven clear
held up, never dangerous
disputed lead, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, driven to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra
Nonrunner
The three-year-old Manaal is less exposed than most of these and has to be respected but Sir Michael Stoute's colt has disappointed in his last two starts and may have to settle for a minor role here with preference for Scarlet Flyer, who gets the vote over Takitwo. The last mentioned was slightly disappointing last time at Lingfield but that was over a mile and he has to be respected on the evidence of earlier form over today's trip of seven furlongs. Desert Dreamer is capable but has given little sign of encouragement of late, while Sun Catcher could probably do with some help from the handicapper. Russian Symphony ran better at Folkestone last time and has claims on that evidence although more solid claims are held by the consistent and seemingly well treated Scarlet Flyer, who gets the vote.
Fiefdom (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 3l behind Carnivore (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (4) gs in Jun.
Russian Symphony (USA) 14-1 (9-7) Led 3f, chased winner after, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 7, 2l behind Yandina (9-5) at Folkestone 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Scarlet Flyer (USA) 7-2 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and close 4th when not much room just inside final furlong, kept on close home, 4th of 10, 2l behind Ivory Lace (9-8) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Manaal (USA) 3-1fav (8-13) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Tarteel (9-3) at Newmarket 1m fll hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Resplendent Nova 11-2 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 19l behind Encores (8-3) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Desert Dreamer (IRE) 10-3 (9-8) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 7, 8l behind Purus (10-0) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Sun Catcher (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride and soon switched to inside rail, headway 2f out to chase leaders, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Sailor King (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Takitwo 4-1fav (9-4) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 15, 7l behind Kasumi (9-9) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
