raced centre, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
raced centre, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
with leader centre, led 3f out, edged left and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced centre, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leader stand side until edged left over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders centre, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders centre, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders centre, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders centre, led over 1f out, kept on and headed towards finish
held up towards rear centre, headway 1f out, ridden and kept on towards finish
behind centre, ridden over 1f out, kept on and no impression
mid-division centre, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
towards rear centre, ridden over 1f out, kept on and never dangerous
mid-division centre, ridden over 1f out, one pace
towards rear centre, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
led stand side until merged with centre group, soon weakened
chased leaders centre, raced far side from over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders centre, headway to challenge over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish
led centre, headed 3f out, hung left to race far side over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up mid-division centre, headway and raced far side over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear centre, raced far side from over 1f out, kept on towards finish
mid-division centre, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Highland Colori won this off a similar mark in 2013 while Blaine finished third in last year's renewal ahead of Heaven's Guest, Highland Acclaim and Jack Dexter. The latter has been well supported in recent days which suggests a big run from him is expected. Hoof It won for the first time since 2011 when scoring at Doncaster last time ahead of Toofi, who had earlier finished in front of Tanzeel over 7f. The latter had won nicely over today's trip at York before that and Golden Steps landed the consolation race for the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood in good style last time. But DON'T TOUCH remains unbeaten after a success in the Great St Wilfred at Ripon where he beat older sprinters once again and Richard Fahey's progressive three-year-old may not have finished improving yet. Both Buckstay and Sound Advice attempt 6f for the first time having won decent handicaps over 7f last time but Toofi, Rivellino and Dinkum Diamond are preferred having filled the places in last month's Stewards' Cup.
Jack Dexter 20-1 (9-9) Raced far side, held up, headway 2f out, ridden and chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 8th of 27, 3 1/2l behind Magical Memory (8-12) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Heaven's Guest (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to dispute 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with front pair, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Fadhayyil (8-4) at York 7f lst stks (1) gs in Aug.
Glory Awaits (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) With leader, lost place and ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Fadhayyil (8-4) at York 7f lst stks (1) gs in Aug.
Rene Mathis (GER) 10-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on well, won at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) sft in Aug beating Jallota (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 19 ran.
Tanzeel (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, lost place 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Fadhayyil (8-4) at York 7f lst stks (1) gs in Aug.
Rivellino 33-1 (9-0) Raced near side, chased leaders, led group over 1f out, ran on to go clear in group inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, not quite pace of leading duo far side, 3rd of 27, 1l behind Magical Memory (8-12) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Sound Advice 5-1fav (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, squeezed through to challenge over 1f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Chester 1m hcp (2) gd in Aug beating Miracle of Medinah (9-2) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Highland Colori (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 17, 7 3/4l behind Right Touch (8-10) at Ascot 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Poyle Vinnie 28-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden 2f out, effort approaching final furlong, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Lucky Kristale (8-9) at York 6f lst stks (1) gd in Sep.
Golden Steps (FR) 10-1 (9-10) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden to lead last half furlong, ran on well, won at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Barnet Fair (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 27 ran.
Dinkum Diamond (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden inside final 2f, lost place 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind Polybius (9-1) at Newmarket 6f lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
Toofi (FR) 5-2fav (9-10) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Hoof It (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Professor 9-1 (9-9) Towards rear and pushed along, ridden over 1f out, kept on well to chase winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Emell (9-5) at Haydock 7f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Majestic Moon (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, narrowly headed inside final furlong, rallied gamely to lead again final 50 yards, won at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gs in Sep beating Suzi's Connoisseur (8-9) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Ninjago 12-1 (9-5) Held up in last pair, some progress over 1f out, never threatened, 11th of 17, 9 1/4l behind Right Touch (8-10) at Ascot 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Buckstay (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left and led entering final furlong, hard pressed, driven out, won at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Flash Fire (9-2) by nk, 14 ran.
Red Pike (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden and one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Maarek (9-0) at Beverley 5f lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
Algar Lad 8-1fav (9-7) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 20, 4 3/4l behind Tanzeel (9-2) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Astrophysics 20-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, 17th of 20, 9 3/4l behind Monsieur Joe (9-4) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Don't Touch 4-1fav (8-12) Chased leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, led final stride, won at Ripon 6f hcp (2) sft in Aug beating Kimberella (9-0) by hd, 13 ran.
Boom The Groom (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Humidor (9-10) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) hvy in Aug.
Highland Acclaim (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Steps (9-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Blaine 16-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms, 10th of 20, 6 1/4l behind Tanzeel (9-2) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Hoof It 6-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, challenged over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep beating Toofi (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Lexington Abbey 7-4fav (9-12) Steadied start, keen, close up, ridden and headway entering final furlong, driven inside final furlong, ran on, just held, 2nd of 5, shd behind Greeb (9-10) at Nottingham 6f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
