chased stand side leaders, weakened 2f out
mid-division far side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well
behind stand side, never dangerous
dwelt, chased far side leaders, one pace final furlong
behind far side, effort halfway, never on terms
chased leaders centre, led halfway, headed 2f out, no extra
in touch stand side, outpaced and ridden over 2f out, soon struggling
mid-division centre, weakened well over 1f out
in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders stand side, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, mid-division far side, soon ridden, kept on final furlong
held up stand side, effort halfway, never on terms
in touch far side, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led far side group, headed halfway, soon weakened
chased leaders centre group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders stand side group, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased stand side leaders, weakened well over 1f out
chased stand side leaders, ridden well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked far side leaders, out paced halfway
behind stand side, never dangerous
chased far side leaders, weakened inside final furlong
chased centre group leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on
chased centre group leaders, ridden and edged right over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind far side
Nonrunner
If class is the key, then Hoh Mike is the pick over the likes of Stevie Gee, Elhamri, College Scholar and Dodge City to name but a few. Hoh Mike looked every inch a colt to follow earlier this year when learning his trade the winning way at Windsor, and has not been disgraced in top company over the summer. Michael Bell's charge has taken on Group 2 opponents such as Dutch Art in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot, and judged by the way that he stayed on in third behind Wi Dud in York's Flying Childers, will relish the step back up to six furlongs. Beaten a neck by Elhamri on his Windsor debut, he can now meet that tough rival on 7lb better terms, so should reverse the form with Sylvester Kirk's challenger at the very least. Stevie Gee is another worthy opponent, whose Listed success at Ripon was his third on the bounce. Successful over the course-and-distance earlier, he has leading claims as well. Nursery winner College Scholar is pitched in at the deep end but Mick Channon knows what it takes to land these type of races, and Dodge City, although another with a bit to find, also hails from a stable full of decent youngsters this year. Hoh Mike has the best form of all though, and can take this valuable prize.
Dodge City (USA) 11-8fav (9-3) Prominent, led 3f out, drifted right to far rail over 1f out, ran on well, easily, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd beating Nadawat (8-12) by 5l, 11 ran.
Evens And Odds (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) In touch to 2f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 9l behind Boccassini (8-13) at Maisons-Laffitte 5f Grp 2 (1) gd in Jul.
Mubaashir (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 9l behind Strategic Prince (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
Tombi (USA) 13-2 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, last of 5, 3l behind St Philip (9-2) at Southwell 7f 2yo stk (4) gd.
Stevie Gee (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Tracked leader, driven to lead well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, won at Ripon 6f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in Aug beating Everymanforhimself (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
College Scholar (GER) 5-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, soon prominent, led after 1f, strongly pressed approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo hcp (4) sft in Aug beating Top Royelle (9-1) by 2l, 8 ran.
Fish Called Johnny 12-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always rear group, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, 13th of 15, 7l behind Captain Marvelous (9-7) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp (2) gd.
Ice Mountain 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Handsome Falcon (8-8) at Beverley 5f nov stk (4) gf.
Baltimore Jack (IRE) 17-2 (8-9) Tracked leader, challenged 2f out, ridden and every chance when edged right 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Fractured Foxy (7-7) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Gold Spirit (IRE) (9-0) Prominent, slightly impeded over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Law Lord (9-0) at Saint-Cloud 6f stk.
Hoh Mike (IRE) 10-3 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Wi Dud (9-0) at York 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd.
Longquan (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon quickened clear, eased towards finish, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd beating Straight Face (8-11) by 4l, 13 ran.
Rainbow Mirage (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Stevie Gee (9-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in Aug.
Triple Shadow 13-2 (8-2) Held up and keen, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 11l behind Hinton Admiral (9-4) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (2) gs.
Bazroy (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Reared up and unseated rider in stalls, broke well, soon led, headed under 2f out, 3rd and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Brave Tin Soldier (9-1) at Curragh 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Chjimes (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 10l behind Handsome Falcon (8-8) at Beverley 5f nov stk (4) gf.
Dumas (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Behind, headway into mid-division halfway, shaken up and kept on from over 1f out, 7th of 13, 9l behind Benfleet Boy (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
Fathom Five (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Hinton Admiral (9-4) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (2) gs.
Mandy's Maestro (USA) 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear, chased along halfway, headway over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 9l behind Smart Instinct (9-5) at Ripon 6f 2yo stk (3) sft in Aug.
Our Blessing (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Dwelt and behind far side, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no impression, 4th of 16, 10l behind Milliegait (8-7) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Eloquent Rose (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Prospect Place (9-1) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp 0-90 (3) hvy.
Danum Dancer 100-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 5l behind Wi Dud (9-0) at York 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd.
Kompete 12-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Satulagi (8-5) at Yarmouth 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Apr.
My Mirasol 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 14th of 15, 26l behind Carillon (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Elhamri 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, short of room after 1f, soon outpaced, kept on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 9, 4l behind Wi Dud (9-0) at York 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd.
Jack Oliver 5-4fav (9-4) In touch, not much room 3f out, ran on approaching final furlong no chance with leaders, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Fabuleux Millie (9-6) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
