raced keen early and tracked leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
behind and soon outpaced, never travelling, switched right and headway over 1f out, soon hard ridden, ran on strongly inside final furlong, led post
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed close home
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon not clear run, never dangerous
led, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leader, hard driven to challenge well over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, behind, headway over 2f out, never able to challenge
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL caught the eye with a sweeping success at Newmarket on debut and this strongly built colt is fancied to get one over on stablemates Poet's Voice and Vale Of York. Sea Lord and Party Doctor are others with solid claims and should help to make this an intruding clash. Party Doctor has made the frame in each of his four previous starts - the last two being of particular interest as they came in Listed races at Ascot. It would appear to be simply a matter of time before he finds a race and can be followed with interest whatever happens today. Sea Lord has shown a good attitude and brings battling qualities to the table. The form of his latest start is working out well and, as he can make the running, he is likely to be ideally suited to racing on the Knavesmire. Vale Of York appropriately already has a course and distance win to his name and has the potential to cause an upset. His maiden has already produced several winners and he shouldn't be discounted from any betting plans. The fact that Frankie Dettori prefers to ride Poet¿s Voice does complicate matters, though. Dettori's mount was no match for the selection when they met at Newmarket at the start of last month. But he did show he has ability by winning his next start, so has to be respected as the main choice for Godolphin. However, Elusive Pimpernel looked a real powerhouse when he got going on his introduction and, as this course places equal emphasis on stamina and speed, the John Dunlop-trained colt appeals as the most solid contender on show here.
Beat Surrender (FR) 20-1 (9-3) Always prominent, led under 2f out, strongly pressed from over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Naas 6f 2yo mdn in Jul beating Black Quartz (9-3) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Elusive Pimpernel (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, headway soon after, ridden and ran on strongly to lead towards finish, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Jul beating Timely Jazz (9-3) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Emerald Commander (IRE) 4-5fav (9-3) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, led 2f out, pushed along and kept on strongly final furlong, won at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Jul beating Texan Star (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Mata Keranjang (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well until headed and outpaced final 100 yards, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Xtension (9-0) at Goodwood 7f (1) gd in Jul.
Party Doctor 9-4 (9-2) Prominent, led well over 1f out, hard ridden and under pressure inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 7, ns behind Nideeb (9-2) at Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Jul.
Planet Red (IRE) 2-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led well inside final furlong, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul beating Carnaby Street (9-3) by nk, 11 ran.
Poet's Voice 4-9fav (8-12) Pulled hard, came centre and led back trio after 1f, chased leader, led over 1f out, shaken up, soon clear, impressive, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo nov stk (4) gd in Jul beating Pallantes Cross (9-0) by 10l, 4 ran.
Sea Lord (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Made all, hard driven and strongly pressed throughout final furlong, stayed on gamely, won at Ascot 7f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Jul beating Pounced (9-3) by nk, 10 ran.
Take It To The Max 5-1 (9-4) Steadied start, held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway entering final furlong, driven and soon hung left, stayed on to lead final strides, won at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Jul beating Colonel Mak (9-4) by nk, 8 ran.
Vale Of York (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon led, kept on well, won at York 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Jul beating Hot Prospect (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
