behind, some late headway, never nearer
held up mid-division, weakened over 4f out
held up in touch, headway over 4f out, soon under pressure, kept on same pace from well over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, under pressure over 5f out, soon lost place
held up towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, soon no impression
always behind
broke well, soon held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon no impression
dwelt, always behind
held up in touch, pulled hard early, under pressure over 6f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, lost place over 4f out
broke well, soon held up in touch, effort over 5f out, soon weakened
held up, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 5f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway over 6f out, chased leaders over 3f out, soon weakened
led early and soon joined, disputed until halfway, weakened over 5f out, eased well over 2f out
slowly into stride, always behind
held up, never dangerous
behind, headway under pressure over 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner
slowly into stride, soon driven and in touch, ridden over 5f out, gradually weakened
held up, never dangerous
mid-division, slipped over 10f out, headway over 3f out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on under pressure
broke well, soon mid-division, never a factor
held up in touch, lost place over 7f out
soon in touch, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon under pressure and weakened
soon tracking leaders, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, soon one pace
soon disputed lead, led halfway, headed over 4f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, headway well over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on strongly (hand timed)
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on well
mid-division, headway over 5f out, hard ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, no extra final furlong
always behind
pulled hard in mid-division, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
With no fewer than 36 runners set to face the starter, finding the winner will not be easy and while the likely favourite Darley Sun has solid claims after his narrow defeat in the Doncaster Cup it may pay to look elsewhere for a bit of value with the vote going to David Pipe's MAMLOOK, who gets the verdict ahead of another runner form a yard better known for their success with jumpers, Fair Along (Philip Hobbs). The selection is only 4lbs higher than when third behind Caracciola in this event 12 months ago in what was his latest start on the level but the five-year-old has run creditably back over hurdles since then and the yard will undoubtedly have him ready for this. Stable companion Raslan is not without a chance but more solid claims are probably held by Mark Johnston's Yes Mr President, who has shown a consistent level of form of late and was good value for his win at Haydock last month. Johnston is also represented by Keenes Day and Alanbrooke, both of whom have to be respected with the latter having run well in the Cesarewitch Trial here last month. Electrolyser won well in a Listed race at Ascot last month but a 4lb penalty for that success leaves him with more to do now, while other runners with penalties Nanton, Callisto Moon and Dayia are also likely to have to settle for minor honours today. John Dunlop's Swingkeel has been running consistently well and is closely matched with Electrolyser on running last time. He has to be respected and makes more appeal than Sweetheart, who stays well but is probably too high in the weights at present. Bryan Smart's Wells Lyrical is better than he showed over an inadequate trip at Ayr on his most recent start and should be suited by the step up to this distance as he stays really well, while Bahrain Storm could be of interest if he stays but is not certain to do so. Fair Along is probably too high in the weights over hurdles now but remains feasibly well treated on the flat and represents Philip Hobbs, who does well with his runners on the level so he has to be considered on his reappearance but preference is for Mamlook.
Nanton (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway from 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 32, 1 1/2l behind Supaseus (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gf.
Electrolyser (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden and strongly pressed from over 1f out, stayed on gamely, round extra and well on top final 50 yards, won at Ascot 2m Listed stks (1) gf in Sep beating Oasis Knight (8-5) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Ajaan 11-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 6, 1 1/4l behind The Betchworth Kid (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 6f cond Stakes (2) sft in Sep.
Bahrain Storm (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 6l behind Andre Mon Ami (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 60-100 pol.
Swingkeel (IRE) 6-4fav (9-3) Held up in 5th, headway to track leading pair on outside 2f out, challenged for 2nd throughout final furlong, kept on well, not quite pace to get to winner, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Electrolyser (9-3) at Ascot 2m Listed stks (1) gf in Sep.
Fair Along (GER) 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, bumped 6f out, reminders over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 17, 17l behind Bulwark (9-4) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in May '08.
Som Tala 14-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, driven and effort well over 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 38l behind Yes Mr President (8-9) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep.
Enjoy The Moment 20-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, driven and outpaced over 2f out, never able to challenge, 6th of 7, 8l behind Callisto Moon (9-2) at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) fm in Sep.
Yes Mr President (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, led 3f out, driven over 2f out, ran on strongly, won at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep beating Nemo Spirit (8-8) by 6l, 14 ran.
Judgethemoment (USA) 7-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden and lost place over 3f out, soon behind, 14th of 15, 23l behind Swingkeel (9-2) at York 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Wells Lyrical (IRE) 2-1fav (10-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 6l behind Quai D'orsay (9-6) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Keenes Day (FR) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders in 4th, chased winner 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, faded final 100 yards, 4th of 6, 1 1/2l behind Electrolyser (9-3) at Ascot 2m Listed stks (1) gf in Sep.
Highland Legacy 12-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 14, 10l behind Yes Mr President (8-9) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep.
Dirar (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Mid-division, progress to track leaders from 5f out, 2nd and challenged under pressure from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Fingers (11-0) at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) gd in Sep.
Viper 33-1 (9-2) Raced in 3rd, pushed along 5f out, weakened entering straight, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Geordieland (9-2) at Sandown 2m Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Tilt 14-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, raced keenly and soon mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f no impression, 6th of 17, 6l behind Som Tala (8-8) at Newcastle 2m hcap (2) sft in Jun.
Silk Affair (IRE) (8-8) 8th of 10, 9l behind Believe Me (9-4) at Saint-Cloud(FR) 1m 4f 3yo stks in Nov.
Mamlook (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 32, 3 1/2l behind Caracciola (9-6) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcap (2) gd in Oct '08.
Nemo Spirit (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Led, raced alone far side over 4f out, headed 3f out, stayed on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 6l behind Yes Mr President (8-9) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep.
Bulwark (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Aaim To Prosper (8-9) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Woolfall Treasure 3-1fav (9-8) Prominent early, soon mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, went 2nd just over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Kimberley Downs (7-10) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sep.
Sereth (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Keen, held up, ridden and edged left 3f out, driven and kept on towards finish, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Remember Ramon (9-6) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
Truckers Delight (IRE) 5-1fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th over 3f out, soon lost place and no impression, 11th of 17, 15l behind Ghimaar (11-11) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 sft in Jul.
Royal Rationale (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway on wide outside over 3f out, slightly hampered 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, stayed on throughout final furlong, held towards finish, 3rd of 20, 1 1/4l behind Judgethemoment (9-5) at Royal Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jun.
Alanbrooke 5-2fav (8-7) Slowly into stride, headway to track leaders after 2f, led over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, headed 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Bernie The Bolt (7-12) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Aaim To Prosper (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Swingkeel (9-2) at York 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Raslan 7-2 (9-3) Tracked winner, ridden and outpaced 3f out, lost 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Callisto Moon (9-2) at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) fm in Sep.
Darley Sun (IRE) 6-1 (8-2) Tracked leading pair, challenged 3f out, led over 2f out, driven and stayed on well, edged right under pressure and headed final 100 yards, kept on, 2nd of 5, nk behind Askar Tau (9-4) at Doncaster 2m 2f Grp 2 (1) gf in Sep.
Gordonsville 11-4fav (9-8) Held up behind, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 8, 1l behind Lochiel (9-12) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Sep.
Dayia (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) In touch, headway to chase leader over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol beating Worth A King's (9-5) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Horseford Hill 9-1 (10-0) Always behind, 8th of 11, 6l behind Fregate Island (9-12) at Warwick 1m 7f hcap (4) gd in Sep '08.
Sweetheart 4-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, outpaced by winner but pressing for 2nd from 2f out until 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 8l behind Kimberley Downs (7-10) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sep.
Times Vital (IRE) (8-13) 6th of 12, 7l behind Bookend (8-13) at Deauville(FR) 1m 4f grd stk gd in Aug.
Callisto Moon 9-2 (9-2) Made all, clear over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, held on towards finish, won at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) fm in Sep beating Woolfall Treasure (9-8) by 1l, 7 ran.
