chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, driven and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along and weakened approaching 2f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
took keen hold early, chased leaders, led 2f out, pushed along and kept on strongly final furlong
took keen hold in mid-division, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, headway on far rail just inside final 2f, stayed on inside final furlong
soon outpaced and pushed along in rear, some headway inside final 3f, eased when well held final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final 1f
chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, chased winner after, not quicken and no impression final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, switched right inside final 3f, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon slightly outpaced and weakened over 1f out
Richard Hannon has a strong hand once again and we fancy EMERALD COMMANDER to be his trump card although there's plenty to like about Poltergeist on paper. This is a field chock full of nice prospects and connections of Ultravox are unlikely to lament if their colt doesn't make a winning debut; the yard's runners often need a run but Arcano was well backed when scoring here at the first time so, it's a case of the same old story, keep an eye on the market. Poltergeist is a half-brother to 2,000 Guineas runner-up Vital Equine amongst others so merits attention whilst it's interesting to see that Spa's Dancer has been given an entry for the National Stakes. Banana Republic is another to mention although it's worth noting that Dettori is nought from five on the yard's juveniles over the past five seasons. Emerald Commander is one of six entries for the yard but he could be the pick following an encouraging debut at Newmarket's July meeting. He ran in what is usually a well contested maiden and stayed on well to finish fourth having started slowly. He may not want the ground to ride too fast and he lacks big race entries at this stage but there was plenty to like about his debut and Emerald Commander could be the one to be with in what promises to be an informative maiden.
Apostle Of Rome (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Edged slightly right start, prominent, weakened over 2f out, last of 4, 17l behind Silver Grecian (9-3) at Warwick 7f nov med aut stk (5) gd.
Banana Republic (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of Elite Guest.
Chain Of Events Nayef colt out of Ermine.
Claimant (IRE) Acclamation colt out of Between The Winds.
Emerald Commander (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 4l behind Elusive Pimpernel (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (2) gd.
Fancy Star Starcraft colt out of Lorien Hill.
Gene Autry (USA) Zavata colt out of Total Acceptance.
Haatheq (USA) Seeking The Gold colt out of Alshadiyah.
Il Portico Zafeen colt out of Diddymu.
Mandarin Express Dubai Destination gelding out of Hsi Wang Mu.
Poltergeist (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt out of Bayalika.
Texan Star (IRE) Galileo colt out of Guignol.
Ultravox (USA) Lemon Drop Kid colt out of Lynnwood Chase.
Walcot Square (IRE) Marju colt out of Lyrical Dance.
Gordon Flash Alhaarth colt out of Goslar.
Helaku (IRE) Rakti colt out of Saibhreas.
Lean Machine Evensfav (9-3) Good speed to cross over and lead on stands side rail, edged right off rail over 1f out, headed and outpaced by winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Blakey's Boy (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Spa's Dancer (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of Spa.
