tracked leaders on inside, switched right and challenged over 1f out, ran on to lead final 120 yards, ridden out
led, joined 2f out, soon headed, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
went left start, tracked leaders, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, not reach winner
raced keenly, pressed leader, challenged 2f out, soon led, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, headed final 120 yards, no extra towards finish
always behind
held up in rear, pushed along halfway, headway final furlong, never nearer
King's Counsel showed nothing on his debut back in March so this looks a match between Holy Kingdom and SWIFT WING. The former comes out best at the weights as both step up in distance but John Gosden’s charge is a half-brother to The Lark, who won the Group 2 Park Hill over today’s trip, and he gets the vote with more scope for improvement than today’s rival.
Royal Birth 8-1 (9-11) With leader, took keen hold, led 2f out, soon pressed and ridden over 1f out, held on towards finish, won at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (3) pol in Sep beating Lord Riddiford (9-3) by nk, 5 ran.
Tropics (USA) 8-1 (10-0) With leader ridden and every chance over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on and headed towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1/4l behind Blue De Vega (8-8) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (2) pol in Aug.
Harry's Bar 6-4 (9-5) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 5, 3/4l behind Royal Birth (9-11) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (3) pol in Sep.
Lancelot Du Lac (ITY) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division far side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, never threatened leaders, 10th of 17, 12 1/2l behind Dakota Gold (9-7) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Peggie Sue 14-1 (8-11) Slow to break and switched left, always in rear, last of 11, 6 3/4l behind Powerallied (8-10) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Shimmering Dawn (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 10, shd behind Desert Doctor (9-11) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (2) pol in Sep.