led early, held up in 3rd, pushed along 3f out, chased winner well over 1f out, no impression
soon chasing winner, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd well over 1f out, soon weakened
soon led, niggled along 3f out, clear 1f out, eased inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Just the four players for a big pot and AL GHAZAL can take this at the expense of Syrian. Godolphin's juveniles have delivered a healthy return on investment by normal standards and while unproven at this level, Al Ghazal suggested he was on the upgrade when successful in a Sandown maiden. Syrian has form that can be tied in with a number of the leading juveniles of this generation. This son of Hawk Wing has looked a little quirky on occasions, most notably at Ayr when he hung left after making a horlicks of the start. Shaayeq was fourth in a similar contest at Newbury. He shaped as if needing further and the visor that accompanied that run remains. Realisation made no mistake at Epsom when landing the odds in a maiden. Worryingly, he was dismounted soon after the finish. Al Ghazal looks most open to improvement of the quartet and is therefore the recommendation.
Realisation (USA) 1-2fav (9-3) Led, headed over 6f out, tracked leader after, ridden to lead and edged left over 1f out, ran on readily, won at Epsom Downs 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep beating Ebony Boom (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 4 ran.
Shaayeq (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 2 3/4l behind Ameer (9-2) at Newbury 1m 2yo stks (2) gf in Sep.
Al Ghazal (USA) Evensfav (9-3) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug beating Champagne Style (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Syrian 9-4 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Simenon (9-5) at Ayr 1m 2yo nov stk (4) gs in Sep.
