prominent on outer, ridden 3f out, soon outpaced, weakened quickly over 2f out
dwelt, always behind, struggling halfway
switched right soon after start to far rail, behind, ridden 3f out, headway inside final 2f, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
started slowly, soon chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
started very slowly, outpaced in rear, some progress over 1f out, never dangerous
started slowly, soon outpaced in rear, never near leaders
held up mid-division, in touch, ridden along over 2f out, weakened over 1f
led until headed 2f out, kept on, not pace of winner inside final furlong
tracked leader, led 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, soon clear, ridden out
Live Fast gets a tentative vote over Racer Forever, with Doctor Dash and newcomer Dublin Dice put forward as possible dangers. Live Fast was thought good enough to be sent off as favourite on his debut at Ripon in June, but found one too good in Observatory Star. The latter has since been found out in better company, but the selection again shaped with promise when just touched off at Newmarket next time and deserves to go one better. Racer Forever holds a host of big-race entries and both outings have been on rain-softened ground so far. It remains to be seen how John Gosden's charge will handle the faster conditions here, but if doing so he will be a big threat. Doctor Dash stayed on well from the rear on his Newbury bow, but the suspicion is that he would be better suited by an extra furlong, while Dublin Dice could be useful but is best watched unless the market speaks in his favour. In what may turn out to be an informative affair, we return to Live Fast as the answer.
Ballyhooligan (IRE) Imperial Ballet colt, half-brother to 7f winner Tarhib.
Danehill Folly (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of Theorique.
Doctor Dash 20-1 (8-11) Steadied start, took keen hold in rear, switched left and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Regal Royale (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Dublin Dice (IRE) Orpen colt out of an unraced mare.
Hill Spirit Polish Precedent colt, half-brother to 1m & 1m2f winner High Bray.
Jumbajukiba Barathea colt, half-brother to 2 jumps winners.
Li Shih Chen 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 11l behind Regal Royale (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Live Fast (USA) 10-11fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, led inside final furlong, headed and no extra closing stages, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Killybegs (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Racer Forever (USA) 4-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, headway and squeezed through to chase winner approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Prince of Light (8-11) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs in Jul.
Spearit (IRE) Lear Spear colt, half-brother to several winning sprinters.
