in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd and edged left over 1f out, one-paced final furlong, hampered last strides
in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, driven and stayed on final furlong
held up, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off
made all, ridden over 2f out, ran on well
stumbled soon after start, held up, ridden 4f out, weakened and eased over 2f out
held up, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, stumbled over 6f, headway and switched right over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, edged last strides
Top weight Aquarius looks to have plenty on, while course and distance winner Johannian, also looks to be in the grip of the Handicapper at present. Kirovski is a progressive individual, but he will have to turn in a lifetime best if he is to win off this mark. Leadership, just behind Kirovski in the John Smith's Cup here last month, must have every chance of gaining revenge on these terms. Royal Hunt Cup winner Norton has yet to convince over this trip, but he comes here in good form and cannot be left out of calculations, while Donna's Double, who rattled off a three timer in June, still appears in good form . However, the vote goes to the improving three-year-old Imbibing, who still looks well treated under his penalty.
