mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, took keen hold, took closer order over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, soon one pace
held up, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
held up, never dangerous
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, unable to quicken
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well
started very slowly, always behind
always behind
A very interesting Listed Race can go to With Reason, with Autumn Glory, Quito and Polar Ben possibly proving best of the rest. The selection put in a smart performance when making all to win this race last year. Despite having been absent from the track since, he can go well fresh and, accordingly, earns respect here. Quito is tough and dependable and is keeping his form well and he'll probably bring the house down if he scores. He is respected along with Autumn Glory, who is the highest rated of these, will like the underfoot conditions although he has eight pounds worth of penalties to shoulder. A return to the form that saw Polar Ben land a Group 3 race in October would give him solid claims, while Diktatorial was last seen when a 2,000 Guineas also ran, so the jury is out at present on him, although he will like the going. Linngari scored cosily at Hamilton last time, but this represents a step up in grade, and Tucker's Sussex Stakes eighth last time was a fairly good effort, enough to earn him consideration, while the 2003 Chesham Stakes winner, Whazzat, comes here unbeaten in two, but she has not been seen on the track for 441 days. She is an interesting contender but the vote goes to With Reason.
Autumn Glory (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Pushed along when hampered soon after start, no danger after, 13th of 14, 16l behind Court Masterpiece (9-0) at Goodwood 7f Grp 2 (1) gs in Jul.
Quito (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) In touch, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gd in Aug beating Lafi (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Fong's Thong (USA) 50-1 (8-11) Mid-division, lost place and dropped rear halfway, staying on but no chance when hampered 1f out, 7th of 11, 11l behind Rakti (9-1) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 (A1) gf.
Polar Ben 8-1 (9-4) Awkward start, behind, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance well inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 9, hd behind St Andrews (8-12) at Newmarket 1m stk (2) gf in Jul.
Putra Pekan 25-1 (9-10) Took keen hold behind leaders, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 14, 19l behind Pedrillo (9-2) at York 1m 1f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
With Reason (USA) 11-2 (9-2) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Haydock 1m lst stk (A1) gd beating Troubadour (8-11) by 1l, 8 ran.
Diktatorial 25-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 15th of 19, 14l behind Footstepsinthesand (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in Apr.
Linngari (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Set steady pace, made all, quickened 3f out, shaken up 2f out, edged left final furlong, ran on readily, won at Hamilton 1m 1f 3yo stk (3) gf in Jul beating Mister Genepi (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Princess Perfect (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Led, ridden 4f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 26l behind Ego Trip (9-8) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Tucker 66-1 (8-13) Chased leading trio, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 8l behind Proclamation (8-13) at Goodwood 1m Grp 1 (1) sft in Jul.
Whazzat 7-1 (8-7) Held up in touch, headway and squeezed through to lead approaching 1f out, ran on well, won at Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (A) frm in Jun '04 beating Brecon Beacon (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
