mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide, in touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong
keen, towards rear, never a factor
keen in mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, hung left over 1f out, effort when not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, ran on to take 2nd towards finish
in rear, never a factor
held up towards rear, headway on outer from over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no extra and lost 2 places towards finish
close up, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, edged right and driven out inside final furlong
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, never a factor
tracked leader, ridden 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
led at fierce pace, ridden over 3f out, headed approaching 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, held up in rear, headway on outer from over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd towards finish
The ground here is likely to be more suitable for Michael Bell's dual Oaks winner Sariska than it was in the Yorkshire Oaks last time and she has to be respected but a better bet looks to be FAME AND GLORY, who gets the vote with Never On Sunday rated the best of the rest. The selection has been unfortunate to come up against Sea The Stars in his last two starts in the Irish Champion Stakes and the Arc but there is no wonder horse in opposition here and Aidan O'Brien's colt has an obvious chance on earlier form in the English and Irish Derby over a trip that should not inconvenience the son of Montjeu. Sir Michael Stoute's Doctor Fremantle has shown improved form of late in winning group races here and at Newbury but this is much tougher, while Henry Cecil's Twice Over has a lot more to do than when winning a Listed race at Goodwood last month. Marcus Tregoning's Mawatheeq has shown improved form of late stepping up from winning a handicap to landing the Group 3 Cumberland Lodge Stakes on his most recent start and he makes more appeal given his profile than John Gosden's Pipedreamer, who was a narrow winner of a Group 2 race in France last time. Never On Sunday was not beaten far in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot and would have every chance if able to reproduce that form but it is hard to get away from Fame And Glory.
Campanologist (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leading trio, went 2nd going well over 3f out, led inside final 3f, ridden and kept on well until headed and outpaced by winner approaching final 1f, kept on well to hold 2nd, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Mawatheeq (9-0) at Ascot 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sep.
City Leader (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) 10th of 13, 10l behind Pipedreamer (8-13) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 2f Grp 2 gd.
Doctor Fremantle 3-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, headway going well from 3f out, not clear run from over 2f out until switched right over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to lead post, won at Newbury 1m 3f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sep beating Look Here (9-0) by ns, 6 ran.
Forgotten Voice (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, ran on inside final f, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Confront (9-0) at Newmarket 1m Grp 3 (1) gf.
Mawatheeq (USA) 7-2fav (9-0) Keen hold early, held up towards rear, switched left to outside over 2f out, good headway soon after, quicken to lead approaching final 1f, soon edged right and clear, readily, won at Ascot 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sep beating Campanologist (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Never On Sunday (FR) 14-1 (9-3) 7th of 9, 15l behind Goldikova (8-13) at Deauville(FR) 1m Grp 1 gd in Aug.
Pipedreamer 4-1 (8-13) won at Longchamp(FR) 1m 2f Grp 2 gd beating Gris De Gris (8-13) by nk, 13 ran.
Twice Over 2-5fav (9-0) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd 6f out, led 2f out, pushed clear final furlong, easily (hand timed), won at Goodwood 1m 2f Listed stks (1) gd in Sep beating Perfect Stride (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 4 ran.
Virtual 7-1 (9-2) 3rd of 9, 4l behind Aqlaam (9-2) at Longchamp(FR) 1m Grp 1 gs in Sep.
Alpine Rose (FR) 7-2 (9-2) 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Shalanaya (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 2f flls Grp 1 gd.
Barshiba (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Led, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on and every chance until one pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Dar Re Mi (9-7) at York 1m 4f flls Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug.
Fame And Glory 6-1 (8-11) 6th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Sea The Stars (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 4f Grp 1 gd.
Set Sail (IRE) 500-1 (8-11) 18th of 19, 26l behind Sea The Stars (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 4f Grp 1 gd.
Sariska 4-11fav (8-11) Held up, headway on outside 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Dar Re Mi (9-7) at York 1m 4f flls Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug.
