with leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, driven to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, staying on when hampered inside final furlong
tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders, not clear run over 1f out, switched right and ran on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in touch, challenged over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, soon weakened
Rumours will no doubt be flying around the heath about a potential superstar here, but as we have heard nothing as yet we will take a chance with Almansoor, with Mordor and Pearl King two others to watch out for. All of these are bred in the purple but the selections heritage really stands out. He is a Saddler's wells colt out of a Groom Dancer mare, making him a half brother to the very useful miler Beckett. The ground would be a slight concern, but this three hundred thousand guineas purchase looks the one to be on. Michael Stoute's Mordor is also by Saddler's Wells, out of a five furlong Group three winner. He will know what is required and should be capable of a good showing. Michael Jarvis has a good word for his runner Pearl King and any market move for son of Daylami should be heeded. John Dunlop has introduced some decent types in this race in the past so The Nawab is also worthy of a mention, but the pick on paper for us is Almansoor who gets our sporting vote.
Almansoor (IRE) Sadler's Wells colt, half-brother to three winners including the very useful miler Beckett.
Mordor (FR) Sadler's Wells colt out of 5f Group 3 winner Moon Driver.
Pearl King (IRE) Daylami colt, half-brother to a 6f winner in France.
Power Glory Namaqualand gelding out of a Belmez mare.
Sasso Efisio gelding, brother to 1m1f winner To Wit To Woo and 7f winner Honest Injun.
Smooth Jazz Zafonic colt out of an unraced half-sister to Old Vic and other classy winners.
The Nawab (IRE) Almutawakel colt, half-brother to 7f winner Synchronize and 7f-1m winner Gres.
Topiary Ted Zafonic gelding, half-brother to winning miler Polish Off and 7f winner Lyca Ballerina.
Tribe Danehill colt out of a winning mare.
Wild Savannah Singspiel colt, half-brother to 6f to 2m winner Sahara Desert and 6f to 1m winner New Mexican.
Namathej Halling filly, half-sister to 1m2f winner Dancing Lyra.
Sawari Zafonic filly out of an unraced mare.
Stronghold Danehill colt out of winning miler Insinuate.
