raced stand side but never a factor
slowly into stride, raced stand side and always towards rear
raced stand side, ridden from halfway and no chance
led stand side group throughout, one pace final furlong
led far side until halfway, ridden 3 out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
slowly into stride, chased stand side leaders to halfway, soon beaten
slowly into stride and outpaced on stand side
led and overall leader on far side, headed halfway, weakened quickly, hung right
tracked leader on far side, chased leader halfway, every chance 1f out, no extra
in touch on far side, ridden and headway 2f out, led inside final furlong (hand timed)
raced in touch on far side, weakened 3f out
Nonrunner
King's Fantasy and Secret Assassin are the most exposed runners in the line up and they can fight out the finish here, with the last named just getting the vote, Kingscape may prove best of the other experienced runners. The selection has gone close on numerous occasions, including in a handicap last time when just losing out to Your Amount and Musical Guest. That was a very competitive event and he should go close back in maiden company. Kingscape is one of three James Fanshawe runners and having chased home the ninety rated Silver Blue last time he must make his presence felt here. However Kings Fantasy looks to be the main threat, having put in three very promising efforts. His most recent second to the potentially smart Swan Maiden reads very well in the context of this race and he will be hard to keep out of the frame. The best of the rest could be Dream Theme, who looks certain to step up on his debut effort, however Secret Assassin looks to have the strongest overall form and gets the decision.
Asmaradana 33-1 (9-0) With leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 8l behind Mouchoir (9-0) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Dream Theme 10-3fav (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 10l behind Final Verse (9-0) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
King's Fantasy (USA) 4-1 (9-0) Chased winner, ridden to take narrrow lead entering final furlong, soon headed, ran on under pressure, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Swan Maiden (8-9) at Epsom 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Kingscape (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on to chase leader inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 8l behind Silver Blue (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Jul.
Pip's Baby 16-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Citelle (8-2) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Dash To The Front Diktat filly, half-sister to 1m and 1m2f winner Dash To The Top.
Portal Hernando filly, half-sister to 7f winner Palatial and 1m & 1m2f winner Ice Palace.
Secret Assassin (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) In touch, headway over 2f out, challenged winner and every chance close home, just held, 3rd of 14, nk behind Your Amount (9-0) at Warwick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) gd.
