raced in mid-division on inside, shaken up over 2f out, never near leaders
crossed over and soon tracking leaderl challenged 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, held on under pressure
behind, pushed along and headway on wide outside 2f out, kept on final furlong, no danger
soon in touch on outside, driven over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on and went 2nd inside final furlong, closing at finish
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, driven and no reponse 2f out
keen hold and held up towards rear, shaken up 2f out, never going pace to trouble leaders
mid-division, ridden along over 2f out and soon weakened
behind, switched to wide outside 2f out, never near leaders after
soon chasing leaders, pushed along and one pace from over 1f out
led, strongly pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, no impression on winner and lost 2nd inside final furlong
slowly into stride and always behind
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders in 4th place, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, shaken up over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
This is a hard one to call, with Amarna getting the nod over such as Axiom, Ezdiyaad, Andmoreagain and La Lunette. With a lot of the big southern yards well represented, the market may be the best guide in truth, but there is sure to be plenty of confidence behind Amarna after his promising Sandown debut fourth a fortnight ago. A full-brother to Librettist and a half-brother to Dubai Destination, he should cope with the switch to this surface, and will not be nearly as green this time. Axiom is a bit more experienced, having had two outings to date, and he will find this surface kinder than the heavy ground that he encountered at Ripon. Andmoreagain still looks far from the finished article, and La Lunette makes her debut but hails from an in-form stable. Ezdiyaad disappointed on his Newmarket bow, only beating one home, and is better than that, but the percentage call is Amarna.
Reballo (IRE) 10-3 (9-10) Steadied start, held up, headway halfway, soon tracking leaders, effort over 2f out, soon faded, eased, 6th of 9, 11l behind Jacaranda Ridge (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
I'm Agenius Killer Instinct filly out of an unraced mare.
Amarna (USA) 9-2 (9-2) Held up behind, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Viva La Flag (8-11) at Sandown 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Axiom 11-10fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Getrah (9-3) at Ripon 1m mdn stk (5) hvy in Jul.
Double Doors 14-1 (9-3) Went right start, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 7l behind Lang Shining (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Elusive Dreams (USA) 9-4 (9-3) Dwelt and hampered start, behind until some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 11, 14l behind Riggins (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Apr.
Ezdiyaad (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Started very slowly, raced centre, always behind, 10th of 11, 9l behind Medicea Sidera (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Magic Show 20-1 (9-3) Held up, well in rear, no chance final 2f, 6th of 10, 14l behind Officer (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Rhyming Slang (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Behind, outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 12, 6l behind Apache Dream (8-12) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Touch of Style (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden when not clear run and switched left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Dazed And Amazed (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun '06.
Andmoreagain (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway halfway, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 8l behind Jacaranda Ridge (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Lady In Blue Dr Fong filly out of 1m2f-1m3f winner Dodona.
La Lunete Halling filly, half-sister to winning sprinters Hard To Stop and Pink'n Black.
Nutkin 16-1 (8-12) Steadied start, always in rear, 15th of 17, 17l behind Lang Shining (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
