tracked leader, led going well 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
in touch, headway under pressure on outside 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish but always held
steady rear, headway over 1f out, plugged on final furlong but no chance
in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
always behind
behind, ridden halfway, never a factor
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon outpaced by winner, no impression when lost 2nd inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen hold, early, held up, ridden halfway, never in contention
held up in touch, ridden when not clear run and bumped over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
On the evidence of his Beverley success it will take a good one to beat Silent Waves, who is taken to score here from Strategic Prince, Duke Of Marmalade and Medicine Path. Mark Johnston's colt has won both his starts at this trip, and was heavily eased to land the second of those at Beverley by nine lengths last time. Clearly he is up against much tougher opposition here but he looks very progressive and Mark Johnston has been glowing in his praise, which is good enough for us. Strategic Prince steps up to 7f having won over a furlong shorter in the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket last time. He should have the stamina to see this trip out well and he is clearly a huge danger. Duke Of Marmalade represents Ballydoyle and he stayed on well under Kieren Fallon to score on The Curragh last time. Mick Kinane should prove a very able deputy and with likely improvement he can go well. Medicine Path probably appeals most of the others after impressing when taking a York maiden on debut and he should be involved, but Silent Waves left a big impression at Beverely and can follow up.
Strategic Prince 16-1 (8-12) Held up, switched right approaching final furlong, ran on strongly to lead inside last, readily, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul beating Armigerent (8-12) by 2l, 9 ran.
Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) 4-6fav (9-3) Chased leader in 2nd, driven along halfway, challenged 2f out, led under 1f out, stayed on well, won at Curragh 7f 2yo mdn gd in Jun beating Supposition (8-12) by a nk, 14 ran.
Eager Lover (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Raced freely, joined leaders 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Aqmaar (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Habalwatan (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders over 3f, 7th of 8, 6l behind Hamoody (8-8) at Newmarket 6f nov stk (2) gf in Jul.
Jo'burg (USA) 2-5fav (9-3) Raced keenly, close up on outer, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, came to stand rail, pushed out, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Cheap Street (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Kalgoorlie (USA) 8-11fav (9-3) With leaders, led 5f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied and led post, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Jul beating Safe Investment (9-3) by a shd, 16 ran.
Kirklees (IRE) 4-9fav (9-3) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, soon clear, easily, won at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) frm in Jul beating Pires (9-3) by 5l, 4 ran.
Medicine Path 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at York 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul beating Cumin (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Nur Tau (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, stayed on under pressure to lead final 40 yards, won at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul beating Hurlingham (9-3) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Silent Waves (USA) 1-7fav (9-5) Made all, ridden and edged left over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, won at Beverley 7f nov med aut stk (4) gf in Jul beating Lady Best (8-3) by 9l, 4 ran.
