prominent, driven to chase leading pair 2f out, chased winner briefly over 1f out, outpaced final furlong
led, driven 4 lengths clear approaching final furlong, weakening and headed final 100 yards
raced keenly, chased leader to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
awkward leaving stalls, held up last, headway and wide straight, strong run to lead final 100 yards, won going away
mid-division, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f
reared start, held up in rear, driven along and no impression final 2f
chased leaders until ridden and weakened 2f out,
keen, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened under pressure over 1f out
dwelt, pulled hard early and always behind
Pagan Quest, John Robie and Burhaan look to be the leading lights in this maiden and the confident vote is given to Pagan Quest. The selection ran well last time when a good second behind Lake Chini at Wolverhampton and with the step-up to 7f in his favour he sets the benchmark for the rest. John Robie is from a yard that merits plenty of respect in these type of events and he shaped well on his only previous try here when a staying-on fourth behind Postgraduate. He gave the impression that day that an extra furlong would suit so the step-up to 7f should also see him in a better light today. Burhaan is a colt from a top yard but he would need to improve to get competitive after a series of moderate efforts. Latin Express should prove best of the remainder but Pagan Quest looks the one to be on and is consequently put forward to lead them home.
Burhaan (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 10l behind Redeye Special (8-7) at Yarmouth 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Sept.
John Robie (USA) 33-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 1f out, no impression when not much room inside final furlong, soon eased, 13th of 16, 11l behind Swinbrook (9-4) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Latin Express (IRE) 100-1 (8-2) Raced far side, prominent until weakened 2f out, 18th of 20, 16l behind Beaver Patrol (9-2) at Goodwood 6f hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Pagan Quest 20-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden and progressed to join leaders 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, just held, 2nd of 13, nk behind Lake Chini (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Sudden Impulse 50-1 (9-0) Always rear, 12th of 13, 20l behind The Gaikwar (9-4) at Bath 1m clm (6) gd in May.
Canary Dancer 8-1 (8-7) With leaders, ridden, every chance 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Desertina (8-6) at Southwell 6f stk (7) fbs.
Dancing Beauty (IRE) 150-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, always behind, 13th of 14, 35l behind Pride of Nation (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gd in Sept.
Sham Ruby 66-1 (8-8) Towards rear, some effort 3 out, hung left, weakened soon after, 12th of 14, 14l behind Bahamian Ballet (8-13) at Windsor 6f mdn stk (5) gd.
