held up towards rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish
disputed lead, overall leader over 2f out, ran on well final furlong, ridden out
disputed lead until over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on, nearest finish
held up towards rear, ridden and steady progress from 2f out, stayed on, never troubled leaders
mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from over 1f out
held up behind, ridden 2f out, some late headway, never a factor
disputed lead until over 2f out, weakened final furlong
disputed lead until over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on, lost 2nd near finish
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, steady progress from 2f out, stayed on, never a danger
disputed lead until over 2f out, weakened 1f out
took keen hold, always mid-division
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division until weakened over 1f out
WINKER WATSON stands out as being the class act in this Listed contest and is given the vote ahead of Sonny Red and Balthazaar's Gift. The selection was unbeaten during his two-year-old season last year winning in Group 2 company at both Ascot and Newmarket. He looked out of his depth when finishing fourth to Henrythenavigator in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood last month but will fair better against this opposition. If he is able to recapture his best then he will take all the beating. Sonny Red showed some form early in the season finishing second in a Listed race on his seasonal reappearance. Since then he has found life tough and will have to improve to be in the shake up here. Balthazaar's Gift has been highly tried since winning in Listed company at Windsor in June. He was outclassed at the Royal meeting in the Golden Jubilee Stakes but faired better in a Group 3 at Newbury last time out when third to Intrepid Jack, and if showing the same level of form here he is certain to be in the first four.
Balthazaar's Gift (IRE) (9-2) In touch on stands rail, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 9th of 16, 6l behind Marchand D'or (9-2) at Deauville 6f Grp 1 (1) sft.
Edge Closer 33-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders towards centre to over 1f out, faded final furlong, 13th of 27, 7l behind Conquest (8-9) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Judd Street 11-1 (9-12) Tracked leader, effort over 1f out, not quicken, weakened rapidly final furlong, 8th of 9, 11l behind Crimson Fern (9-0) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jul.
Battle Paint (USA) 9-2 (8-13) Held up in touch, headway on outer over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon edged right, stayed on well, won at Doncaster 6f stk (3) gd beating Pawan (8-8) by 1l, 9 ran.
Damika (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-0) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Green Manalishi (9-4) at Chester 6f lst stk (1) gd.
King's Apostle (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up in rear stands side, good headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 27, hd behind Conquest (8-9) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Pearly Wey 10-1 (9-10) In touch, effort over 1f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, led post, won at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf beating Baby Strange (9-9) by a ns, 19 ran.
Sonny Red (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 5l behind Balthazaar's Gift (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gs in Jun.
Cartimandua 4-1fav (9-2) Went right start, in touch, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 9l behind Our Faye (9-2) at York 6f fll stk Grp 3 (1) hvy in Jul.
Al Muheer (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) With leader, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Shifting Star (9-6) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (2) gs.
Strike The Deal (USA) 9-2 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Intrepid Jack (9-3) at Newbury 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Winker Watson 16-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, switched outside and ridden 3f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, challenged for 3rd final 100 yards, no chance with front pair, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Henrythenavigator (8-13) at Goodwood 1m Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Day By Day 16-1 (8-9) Prominent, losing place when switched right over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 7l behind Green Manalishi (9-0) at Chester 5f lst stk (1) gd in Jul.
Sakhee's Song (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Prominent, soon led, keen, headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 15l behind Nans Joy (10-0) at Ascot 7f fll hcp (2) gd.
Salsa Steps (USA) 9-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, last of 11, 10l behind Our Faye (9-2) at York 6f fll stk Grp 3 (1) hvy in Jul.
Floristry 4-1 (8-7) Behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Battle Paint (8-13) at Doncaster 6f stk (3) gd.
Monaazalah (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Held up, effort 2f out, no impression when carried left 1f out, 11th of 12, 12l behind Novellen Lad (8-8) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Hitchens (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Started slowly, raced down side, towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 11th of 27, 7l behind Conquest (8-9) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
