held up, mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden well over 4f out, never dangerous
held up, in touch, smooth headway to lead well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
held up towards rear, effort on outside over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed well over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
pushed along 7f out, headway over 2f out, one pace
in touch, weakened 3f out
tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
led early, tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, never dangerous
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up up towards, headway over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner well inside final furlong, no impression
held up, ridden over 3f out, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
The three-year-old's get a generous 9lb weight allowance from their older rivals here which could play a part; Market Forces is one of those who benefits and coming here in good form, he gets the vote ahead of Traprain and Trance. The selection comes here on the back of a comfortable success at HQ and Henry Cecil's filly seems to be improving with every race. She stays well, and as long as this isn't one race too many for her, she can win again. Treason Trial won this race in 2004 and 2005 but surely faces too tough a task from 6lb out of the weights, so of more interest may be the dual-performer Traprain. A winner of a claiming hurdle last time, Declan Carroll's gelding could be a force to be reckoned with of this mark of 76. Apache Fort is very consistent but whilst he has run well over this trip before, his wins have come at shorter. Hernando's Boy is one to watch in the market returning from a hefty absence, whilst Mister Arjay stays well and won at a big price when last seen on the Knavesmire. Trance acts on most ground but wouldn't want torrential rain, whilst first-time blinkers on Alaghiraar may help to straighten out this unexposed contender. At a price Marsam could go well if stripping fitter for his recent outing, however Market Forces looks progressive and is selected to win again.
La Estrella (USA) 10-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, ridden and lost place well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind St Savarin (9-13) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Trance (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden along over 4f out, driven and outpaced 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Billich (8-13) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Market Forces 2-1fav (8-10) Settled in rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on strongly, won at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul beating Noble Minstrel (9-4) by 5l, 7 ran.
Marsam (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Always in rear, last of 5, 8l behind Press The Button (9-9) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) frm in Sept.
Traprain (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Steadied start, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Oct '05 beating Folio (8-5) by a nk, 16 ran.
Mighty Moon 12-1 (9-12) Held up behind leaders, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 8l behind Broughtons Revival (9-10) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Sept.
Alaghiraar (IRE) 11-2fav (9-3) Prominent, ridden along over 3f out, every chance approaching final furlong, edged left and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Broughtons Revival (9-10) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Sept.
Apache Fort 11-2 (10-7) In touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Elopement (10-5) at Ascot 1m 4f amt hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Sept.
Hernando's Boy 11-4 (9-5) Tracked winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 4, 12l behind Silvertown (9-10) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May '06.
One To Follow 40-1 (9-0) Led 2f, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 10l behind Harry Tricker (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Sept.
Galianna (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, driven along 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Jack Rolfe (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f hcap (4) gf in Sept.
Riodan (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Led until headed 3f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 7, 8l behind Silver Mont (8-5) at Catterick 2m hcap (5) gf in Jun.
Go But Go 9-2 (8-6) Soon pressed leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 7l behind Boot 'n Toot (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug.
Casual Affair 13-8fav (9-1) Held up behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 9, 10l behind Double Banded (8-6) at Redcar 1m 6f hcap (5) frm in Sept.
Treason Trial 16-1 (9-3) Held up in last pair, pushed along early straight, no chance final 2f, 6th of 8, 10l behind Franchoek (9-3) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sept.
Mister Arjay (USA) 12-1 (10-0) Close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 10l behind Tonnante (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sept.
