led stands side group to over 3f out, soon weakened, behind final 2f
tracked leaders far side rail, driven over 2f out, soon ridden and lost place, no impression final furlong
half reared start, behind far side, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, challenged over 1f out, kept on and every chance final furlong, held towards finish
towards rear of mid-division, driven 2f out, never on terms
switched to race far side soon after start, held up always behind
in touch stands side, outpaced over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders stands side, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
behind stands side, ridden 3f out, never a factor
towards rear stands side, headway 3f out, chased leading pair that side over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden and every chance over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra
mid-divison far side, outpaced 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never reached leaders
chased leaders stands side, driven 3f out, ridden and no impression over 2f out, weakened 1f out
tracked leaders far side, outpaced 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong
mid-division far side, outpaced over 2f out, weakened 1f out
chased leaders far side, outpaced over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong
held up behind far side, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division far side, lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division far side, driven to chase leaders 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong
chased leaders stands side, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, no chance with far side final furlong
in touch far side, effort 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no impression
tracked leader far side, ridden 2f out, led overall over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
chased leaders far side to over 3f out, soon behind
chased leaders stands side, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
led overall far side, driven and edged left 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
slowly into stride, behind stands side, headway to lead that side 3f out, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression with far side
held up towards rear far side, headway over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, gradually weakened inside final furlong
behind far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase leading pair final 75 yards, held towards finish
in touch far side, outpaced 3f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division far side, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
in touch far side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression
towards rear far side, switched towards centre and headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never reached leaders
tracked leaders far side, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, no impression final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear far side, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well
always behind stands side
chased leadrs far side, outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong
John Gosden has won two of the last three Cambridgeshires and punters have latched on to Nationalism and Taqleed; of that pair, the latter is preferred but don't ignore High Twelve who was well regarded at two, has slipped to a good mark and has shown improved form on his last two starts since being gelded. Ransom Note has questions to answer if the ground comes up soft, Absinthe has something to prove in this company and Start Right has often given problems at the start and conceded plenty of ground. Pires is considered but the claims of Emirates Dream are stronger, Sweet Lightning, Proponent and Steele Tango all rate a mention but the vote goes to ELLIPTICAL. His second to Forte Dei Marmi at Newbury in a race that has often proved a good trial on his latest outing was another sound run in a season that has seen him progress since more patient tactics have been employed; he went close over course and distance at the Guineas meeting when racing more prominently than has often been the case and could be the ideal vehicle for Christophe Soumillon to showcase his talents.
Taameer 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leading trio, challenged and every chance 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 4 1/2l behind Myplacelater (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f cond stks (2) gd in Sep.
Circumvent 9-1 (8-8) In rear, ridden over 2f out, headway entering final furlong, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Vesuve (9-0) at Ayr 1m 2f Listed stks (1) gd in Sep.
Steele Tango (USA) 13-2 (8-11) Tracked winner until over 5f out and again from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Tazeez (8-11) at Newbury 1m 1f cond Stakes (3) gf in Sep.
Ransom Note 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division on inside, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on strongly, driven and in command final 150 yards, won at York 1m hcap (2) gd in Aug beating Acrostic (9-10) by 2l, 17 ran.
Sweet Lightning 4-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Royal Destination (9-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Sep.
Tiger Reigns 14-1 (9-5) Prominent in 4th, pushed along and headway over 1f out, soon led, ridden clear inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at Ayr 1m hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep beating Colepeper (9-2) by 2l, 10 ran.
Tartan Gigha (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 18, 6l behind Forte Dei Marmi (9-10) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Dream Lodge (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) Pushed along to chase leaders early, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Tiger Reigns (9-5) at Ayr 1m hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Set The Trend 9-2 (9-7) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well final 100 yards, won at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug beating Vainglory (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Capponi (IRE) 9-2fav (8-9) Made all stand's side, ridden over 1f out, led overall inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Sep beating Stoic (9-2) by 1l, 10 ran.
Proponent (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Close up in 5th, ridden and unable to quicken when slightly short of room over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, driven and stayed on to 3rd entering final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2 3/4l behind Ransom Note (9-0) at York 1m hcap (2) gd in Aug.
Nationalism 2-1fav (9-6) Prominent, not clear run 2f out, gap opened and came through to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Sep beating Shavansky (9-7) by 3l, 9 ran.
Colepeper 20-1 (8-12) Raced far side, chased leader, challenged and chance 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 13th of 28, 10l behind Redford (9-7) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Elliptical (USA) 18-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 18, nk behind Forte Dei Marmi (9-10) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Emirates Dream (USA) 11-2 (9-7) Chased leading trio, effort on outside travelling well 3f out, challenged entering final 2f, led over 1f out, stayed on strongly, driven out, won at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug beating Dunn'o (10-0) by 2l, 8 ran.
Sandor 3-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway, over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Psychic Ability (8-11) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep.
Smokey Oakey (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Always towards rear, ridden and beaten 3f out, eased entering final 2f, soon pulled up, in a race won by Emirates Dream (9-7) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug, 8 ran.
Absinthe (IRE) 9-4fav (10-0) Held up in mid-division, smooth headway over 3f out, led going well over 2f out, and taken to far rail, well in control entering final furlong, heavily eased final 100 yards, won at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug beating Urban Space (9-8) by 2l, 11 ran.
Start Right 5-2fav (9-1) Reluctant to load, held up, headway in centre 1 1/2f out, 9th under 1f out, ran on strongly, 4th of 25, 3l behind Hujaylea (8-3) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Aug.
High Twelve (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Led 1f, tracked leader, led again over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to go clear final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Sep beating Audemar (9-4) by 3l, 13 ran.
Taqleed (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven clear, ran on well, won at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Aug beating Sharaayeen (8-5) by 4l, 14 ran.
King Olav (UAE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leader until settled in 4th over 8f out, went 2nd again and ridden over 3f out until 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 21l behind Fortuni (8-8) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Mirrored 6-1 (9-9) Held up in rear and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 11l behind Pendragon (9-4) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep.
Camerooney 10-1 (8-7) Led until 3f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Tiger Reigns (9-5) at Ayr 1m hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Jo'burg (USA) 3-1fav (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at York 1m 2f clm stks (3) gf in Sep beating Majuro (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Speed Dating 6-4fav (9-13) Steadied start and soon hampered, in rear, steady headway from 5f out, stalked leading pair over 3f out, went 2nd going very well 2f out, switched right over 1f out, soon ridden and found nil, not resolute, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Proud Times (9-6) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Aug.
Pires 3-1fav (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, 6th under 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, stayed on well, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Harriers Call (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp in Sep.
Brunston 12-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up in 6th, ridden on outside 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 7, 8l behind Verdant (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jul.
The Cayterers 33-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, well beaten when edged right over 1f out, last of 9, 16l behind Nationalism (9-6) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Sep.
Pendragon (USA) 9-2 (9-4) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on to lead post, won at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep beating Northside Prince (9-2) by shd, 8 ran.
Viva Vettori 6-1 (9-8) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 4l behind Parvaaz (9-4) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep.
Breakheart (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) In touch, not clear run and switched right over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on, not pace of leaders, 5th of 18, 3l behind Forte Dei Marmi (9-10) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Credit Swap 4-1 (9-9) Slowly away switched right, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on towards finish, not reached leaders, 4th of 15, nk behind Dance And Dance (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Sep.
Northern Fling 28-1 (9-4) Dwelt, switched to rail and towards rear stands side, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on well, nearest at finish, 8th of 27, 6l behind Cheveton (9-1) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gd in Sep.
Directorship 7-1 (9-7) Close up, ridden 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Kindest (9-1) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep.
