in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
in touch far side, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt and soon chasing leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up behindl leaders far side, quickened to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong
chased leaders to halfway stands side
led far side, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led stands side group, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear far side, pushed along halfway, stayed on towards finish
prominent for 4f far side
always behind
chased leader stands side, ridden when weakening over 1f out
prominent far side, driven when outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up far side, ridden 2f out, chased winner final furlong
One Putra can stop Presto Shinko in his tracks, with Coconut Squeak best of the remainder. One Putra has been saved for this judging by the way that he has been campaigned this season, having been rested since his close second to Ruby Rocket at Hamilton in September. With no worries about the ground or trip, he is sure to take plenty of beating. Many will fancy the chances of Richard Hannon's Ayr Gold Cup winner Presto Shinko who has made giant strides this term, but there has to be a worry about his ability to handle the soft ground. Indeed he was pulled out at Newmarket recently when the going was similar to today's. If he does run, his ability will see him go close no doubt, but we feel that he is worth taking on. Coconut Squeak battled her heart out to make all in a Listed company affair at Newmarket before finding Group company too hot in France last time. She will be more at home here and should go well. However, she will just set the race up for One Putra who will have plenty in the locker given his light season.
If Paradise 7-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon ridden and one pace, 5th of 8, 2l behind Sierra Vista (8-7) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-110 (2) sft in Oct.
King Marju (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Raced far side, tracked leader, keen hold, effort well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 18, 3 1/2l behind All Ivory (8-8) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gd in Sept.
One Putra (IRE) 10-3fav (8-7) With leaders, ridden 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Ruby Rocket (8-4) at Hamilton 6f stk (2) gd in Sept.
Presto Shinko (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up far side group, headway from 1f out, disputed lead final furlong, all out to lead close home, won at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sept beating Fonthill Road (9-4) by a shd, 27 ran.
Senor Benny (USA) 20-1 (9-8) Held up, kept on outer from over 1f out, 6th of 21, more than 2 1/2l behind Alone He Stands (9-2) at Curragh 6f prm hcp gs in Oct.
The Lord 50-1 (9-2) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 16th of 21, 15l behind Reverence (8-5) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in Oct.
Tom Tun 16-1 (8-11) Behind far side, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 21, 5l behind Reverence (8-5) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in Oct.
Coconut Squeak (8-8) In touch to 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 12, 5l behind Miss Emma (8-9) at Maisons-Laffitte 6f Grp 3 (1) gs.
Joyeaux 9-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Pivotal's Princess (9-11) at Hamilton 5f fll hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Make It Happen Now 20-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, outpaced, always behind, 13th of 14, 14l behind Dellagio (8-5) at Southwell 5f app stk (7) fbs in Oct.
Miss Porcia 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders over 4f, 10th of 14, 11l behind Vlasta Weiner (8-11) at Southwell 6f stk (7) fbs in Oct.
Pout (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, switched to outer 2f out, 3rd and kept on well final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Majestic Times (9-0) at Cork 5f lst stk (1) sft in Oct.
Tahrir (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 5l behind Coconut Squeak (8-11) at Newmarket 6f lst fll stk (1) sft in Oct.
