made all, ridden and ran on strongly inside final furlong
chased winner, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, not troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, never nearer
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden halfway, soon outpaced
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, ridden edged left and weakened inside final furlong
The shortlist contains Estiqraar, Dawn Quest, Prophecy, Ghostly Pet and Persian Conqueror, with the selection being Estiqraar. Estiqraar showed plenty of promise on his debut, when third to Sciatin over seven furlongs here 21 days ago. With improvement highly likely - which he will, to be fair, need to find given the recent run of the second from that race - he looks set to go well. Dawn Quest also showed promise when second on his debut at Sandown, and has to be respected. John Gosden's Prophecy is a likely type on breeding, while Ogee hails form the Sir Michael Stoute yard, although he has a middle-distance pedigree and the market might prove the best guide. Of those to have run, Irish Whispers needs to show improved form, and Hill Spirit made some late gains on his debut and the step up in trip should help matters. Ghostly Pet is related to five winners, including the decent Murghem, and he gets a good mention, while Senor Dali is among the interesting newcomers, although Persian Conqueror, a half-brother to the stable's Persian Lightning, looks a better option from the same yard and is respected. However, Estiqraar looks the best of the trainer's entries and, accordingly, he gets the vote.
Dawn Quest (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, edged right and driven final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Art Deco (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Aug.
Estiqraar (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Sciatin (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft in Aug.
Ghostly Pet (IRE) Spectrum colt, half-brother to several winners on the flat and over jumps.
Hill Spirit 20-1 (9-0) Started very slowly, outpaced in rear, some progress over 1f out, never dangerous, 5th of 9, 12l behind Racer Forever (9-0) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Irish Whispers (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, 7th of 11, 7l behind Cape Presto (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Meadow Mischief (FR) 14-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced, last of 14, 17l behind Flight Captain (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Ogee Generous colt, half-brother to several winners including the useful Alphaeus.
Participation Dansili colt, half-brother to Cheveley Park winner Prophecy.
Persian Conqueror (IRE) Sinndar colt, half-brother to several middle-distance winners.
Senor Dali (IRE) Peintre Celebre colt, half-brother to 1m1f winner Rainbow World.
Marina Ellen (USA) 33-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, hung left over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 15, 19l behind Cross Channel (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jul.
