towards rear, steady progress, going well over 2f out, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, kept on one pace
disputed last, headway inside final 3f, stayed on steadily under pressure inside final furlong to lead post
held up, ridden 4f out, effort on outside over 2f out, not reach leaders, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, chased leaders 3f out, soon ridden, no headway from 2f out, weakened over 1f out
disputed last, always behind, never dangerous final 2f
led, headed 3f out, gradually lost place, weakened from 2f out
held up 4th, ridden, no impression from 2f out, weakened
tracked leader on inside, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, caught post
held up 5th, headway and effort 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra, faded final furlong
tracked leader on outside, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
Sixties Icon is given the vote to win this valuable Group 3 contest at the expense of Donegal and Lion Sands. The selection was back to winning ways at Glorious Goodwood two weeks ago putting his disappointing run at the royal meeting behind him. The one concern would be the soft ground but although he would ideally like a firmer surface he has won on soft ground in the past so he should once again be in the shake up. Donegal won a Listed event at Newmarket before running well in defeat at Goodwood behind Conduit. He looks like a progressive type so is one to note in the market. Lion Sands was behind Sixties Icon last time and although he is force to be reckoned with he will struggle to reverse the placings. So for the winner we return to Sixties Icon.
Geordieland (FR) 15-2 (9-2) Behind, headway to go 3rd over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon disputed lead, every chance over 1f out, no extra, outpaced final furlong, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Yeats (9-2) at Ascot 2m 4f Gold Cup (1) gf in Jun.
Sixties Icon 10-3fav (9-0) Held up, steady headway over 4f out, produced to lead over 1f out, edged right and stayed on strongly, won at Goodwood 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gf beating Galactic Star (9-0) by 1l, 12 ran.
Balkan Knight 6-1 (9-0) Always in rear, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 15l behind Distinction (9-3) at Sandown 2m lst stk (1) gf in Jul.
Eastern Anthem (IRE) 8-15fav (9-1) Made all, edged right final 2f, pressed from over 1f out, ridden and soon in command, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 4f stk (3) gf in Jul beating Munsef (9-1) by 10l, 3 ran.
Lion Sands 15-2 (9-0) In touch, headway to chase leaders 4f out, led over 2f out to over 1f out, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Sixties Icon (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Peppertree Lane (IRE) 9-4fav (9-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead under 2f out, strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra, kept on same pace under pressure, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Profound Beauty (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 6f lst stk gd in Jul.
Self Defense 40-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden, weakened 3f out, 12th of 14, 10l behind Metaphoric (9-6) at Ascot 2m hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Tempelstern (GER) (9-7) Led until caught close home, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Magadino (9-4) at Deauville 1m 4f lst stk (1) sft.
Sell Out 10-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, hard ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Classic Remark (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) gs in Jun.
Donegal (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, soon challenging, upsides winner from inside final 2f, stayed on gamely, just held final strides, 2nd of 6, hd behind Conduit (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Gull Wing (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Held up, always behind, under pressure 3f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong, tailed off, last of 10, 25l behind Suzi's Decision (8-5) at Newbury 1m 4f lst fll stk (1) gd.
