prominent, led over 12f out, ridden over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
in touch, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace from over 2f out until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, pushed along briefly over 4f out, headway 2f out, pushed right 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong
mid-division, raced keenly, some headway over 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, edged right over 2f out, never really in contention
mid-division, headway over 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, running on when not clear run inside final furlong, never able to challenge and eased
held up in rear, not clear run on inside well over 2f out and again well over 1f out, not clear run and switched right soon after, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, weakened
held up in rear, not clear run well over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
soon led, headed over 12f out, tracked leader, challenged 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, always in rear
mid-division on outside, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
reared start, held up towards rear, not clear run on inside over 3f out, headway 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, just held
tracked leaders, weakened over 4f out
held up towards rear, some headway when not clear run over 4f out, behind after
rear of mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on well under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, driven out
tracked leaders, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, no extra towards finish
held up towards rear, not clear run over 3f out or over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, lost place 8f out, struggling final 4f
Nonrunner
RED MERLIN is improving fast and can win again; the shortlist consists of Deutschland, Munsef, Warringah and Changingoftheguard. Clive Cox's gelding has had a fine season and holds Munsef and a few others on their run at Haydock last time out. The handicapper has spat his dummy out with a whopping 11lb rise in the weights but he is on the upgrade and is narrowly preferred. The Irish challenge consists of Sesenta, Deutschland, Siberian Tiger and Changingoftheguard and it looks a strong one. The last-named is a progressive three-year-old and he was impressive at Down Royal last time out. Manyriverstocross looks nicely-weighted for Alan King, Warringah is a strong stayer who has a plum draw and the step back up in trip looks a good move, whilst Hits Only Vic probably needs some rain to feature heavily. There's plenty of headgear on show, including for the first time on Camps Bay who remains capable of better, whilst Desert Sea has a solid chance off this mark of 96 following a Listed win at Sandown last time. Tony Culhane is back on Northumberland Plate hero Som Tala, whilst Brian Ellison has some interesting runners at the botom of the weights. Another closely matched renewal, and narrow preference is for Red Merlin.
Warringah 7-2fav (9-0) Led, pushed along and stayed on from 2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, narrowly headed final 100 yards, kept on trying, 2nd of 9, nk behind Illustrious Blue (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Waldvogel (IRE) 17-2 (9-13) In rear, pushed along over 3f out, well beaten final 3f, tailed off, last of 14, well behind Manyriverstocross (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.
Dansili Dancer 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division, trying to close when hampered just inside final 3f, switched right 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, not able to quicken and beaten when hampered inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 10l behind Red Merlin (8-10) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Hits Only Vic (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, steady headway on inside when not clear run over 2f out, soon switched right, headway to track leaders over 1f out, driven and satyed on strongly inside final furlong, led post, won at York 1m 6f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in Jul beating Warringah (9-4) by shd, 10 ran.
Red Merlin (IRE) 15-2fav (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Jul beating Munsef (8-13) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Deutschland (USA) 11-10fav (11-7) Towards rear, closed from 4f out, tracked leaders travelling well from over 2f out, on terms over 1f out, soon ridden to lead and clear, stayed on strongly, won at Dundalk 2m 1f Am hcp pol in Jul beating Ashka (11-7) by 5l, 10 ran.
The Betchworth Kid 33-1 (9-7) Held up well in rear, headway on outside from 3f out, stayed on into moderate 3rd 2f out, never any chance with front pair, 3rd of 10, 13l behind Schiaparelli (9-7) at Goodwood 2m stks (1) gd in Jul.
Magicalmysterytour (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Held up, headway from 3f out to track leaders 2f out, closed inside final furlong, just pipped, 3rd of 10, hd behind Hits Only Vic (9-0) at York 1m 6f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in Jul.
Siberian Tiger (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Behind, some headway over 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 17, 14l behind Drill Sergeant (9-7) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Record Breaker (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Led to over 8f out, chased leader, led 3f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 15, 3l behind Munsef (9-7) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul.
Camps Bay (USA) 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division, lost place when not clear run over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 6l behind Manyriverstocross (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.
Desert Sea (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, tracked leader over 2f out, driven to narrow lead over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Sandown 2m Listed stks (1) gd in Jul beating Victoria Montoya (8-9) by 1l, 6 ran.
Changingoftheguard (IRE) 5-2fav (8-7) Settled mid-division, 9th halfway, headway in 7th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, stayed on to lead last 150 yards, kept on well, won at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp 3yo+ gf in Jun beating Drunken Sailor (8-2) by 2l, 14 ran.
Som Tala 14-1 (9-10) Prominent in chasing group, ridden and weakened over 4f out, eased when beaten final 2f, 14th of 19, 44l behind Sweetheart (8-1) at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Jul.
Ladies Best 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, hanging left from 4f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 5th of 18, 9l behind Sirvino (8-8) at York 1m 2f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
Sesenta (IRE) 9-2fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, moderate 4th 3f out, soon under pressure, 6th and no impression entering straight, 7th of 11, 12l behind Drunken Sailor (8-9) at Galway 1m 4f hcp 3yo+ sft in Jul.
Manyriverstocross (IRE) 5-1fav (9-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, ran on under strong pressure to lead well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul beating Precision Break (9-1) by hd, 14 ran.
Nanton (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Held up behind, ridden and headway well over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Libel Law (8-10) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Precision Break (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, not clear run briefly on outside 3f out, headway over 1f out, ran on well to press winner inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 14, hd behind Manyriverstocross (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.
Munsef 9-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders on inside, switched left over 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, driven and stayed on gamely to lead final stride, won at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul beating Mystery Star (8-11) by shd, 15 ran.
Ajaan 13-2fav (9-1) Raced keen, tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, ridden and outpaced 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 17, 6l behind Som Tala (8-8) at Newcastle 2m hcap (2) sft in Jun.
