held up towards rear, steady headway centre over 3f out, led and edged right approaching final furlong, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well and soon clear
took keen hold towards rear, headway centre over 3f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out
close up until lost place approaching final mile, never dangerous after
held up towards rear, rapid headway on outside halfway, chased leaders soon after, every chance on outside 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden 4f out, every chance 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in rear, some headway in centre but well held when switched sharply left to avoid swerving rival approaching final furlong
mid-division, headway over 3f out, in touch when pushed left approaching final furlong, soon no extra
never better than mid-division
behind, some late headway, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden along 3f out, took narrow lead approaching final 2f, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon beaten
towards rear, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, hung left approaching final furlong, soon no extra
mid-division, headway on outside over 5f out, soon chasing leaders, slightly hampered over 3f out, weakened soon after
close up in 5th, pushed along 6f out, weakened over 4f out
led, ridden and headed approaching final 2f, soon weakened
Mark Johnston arrives mob-handed here with the hat-trick-seeking Shernando, the mount of Silvestre De Souza, arguably the pick of his quartet. Tim Easterby has York winner Crackentorp and Deauville Flyer, who has been knocking on the door over further lately, in the line-up while John Gosden saddles top weight Nehaam and Zuider Zee, though the latter will only run if conditions are in his favour. Blissful Moment found the Ebor too tough last time but warrants a second look here on earlier efforts at Ascot. Ajaan needs further, however, while Line Of Duty may find this a step too far. ILE DE RE finished just behind Northumberland Plate winner Tominator at Chester last time but was hampered when starting his run and is 3lb better off here. A smooth winner at Ascot earlier, Ian Williams' charge is at the top of his game at present and Hanagan's presence in the saddle is another positive - he gets the vote.
Nehaam 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along 5f out, some headway over 2f out, soon no impression, 12th of 20, 7l behind Moyenne Corniche (8-10) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Bauer (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 15, 15l behind Dhaamer (8-10) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd in Aug.
Tominator 7-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway on outside from over 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Berling (8-13) at Chester 1m 5f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gf in Aug.
Blissful Moment (USA) 10-1 (8-12) Mid-division on outside, effort and pushed along over 2f out, stayed on same pace and no extra over 1f out, 9th of 20, 5l behind Moyenne Corniche (8-10) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Ajaan 20-1 (9-9) Held up mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 14th of 18, 28l behind Tactician (9-5) at York 1m 6f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in Jul.
Merchant Of Dubai 33-1 (8-13) Led until over 7f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 9th of 19, 9l behind Green Destiny (8-10) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Activate 13-2 (9-2) Steadied start, in rear when brought down 5f out, in a race won by Petara Bay (9-9) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul, 14 ran.
Deauville Flyer 4-1fav (9-6) Held up towards rear, pushed along 5f out, headway centre over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Dazinski (8-13) at York 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Ile De Re (FR) 5-1 (9-1) Hampered soon after start, held up in touch, not clear run well over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on, not able to trouble leaders, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Berling (8-13) at Chester 1m 5f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gf in Aug.
Crackentorp 33-1 (9-4) Keen early towards rear, headway from 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, ran on, won at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug beating Kiama Bay (9-12) by hd, 20 ran.
Zuider Zee (GER) 7-1 (9-2) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, effort approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Averroes (9-4) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Aug.
Shernando 10-1 (9-1) In rear, headway on outer 3f out, challenged over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug beating Hong Kong Island (8-11) by 4l, 11 ran.
Ashbrittle 10-1 (9-4) Mid-division, outpaced 4f out, never dangerous, 10th of 19, 40l behind Veiled (9-3) at Royal Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Jun.
Line Of Duty (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Led, headed 0ver 7f out, tracked leader, led again over 3f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, kept on same pace under pressure, no chance with leading pair final furlong, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Bondage (9-0) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jun.
Nave (USA) 33-1 (9-6) Tracked winner until ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Status Symbol (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Aug.
Exemplary 18-1 (8-13) Mid-division on inside, ridden over 4f out, soon lost place, 15th of 16, 40l behind Dazinski (8-13) at York 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
English Summer 18-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, pushed along 5f out, headway and effort over 2f out, faded final furlong, 8th of 10, 8l behind Averroes (9-4) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Aug.
