raced centre, led to 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
raced centre, held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, all out
raced centre, held up in touch, weakened over 2f out
raced alone far side, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace
raced centre, held up, never dangerous
raced centre, held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
raced centre, slowly into stride, soon prominent, weakened final 2f
raced centre, with leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, edged left and every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
raced centre, prominent, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on well closing stages
raced centre, held up in touch, pulled hard, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
raced centre, dwelt, held up, never dangerous
raced centre, held up in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
raced centre, behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms
There is a cracking line-up for this feature nursery and Mark Johnston, who had five original entries for this event relies on Spirit Of France, who can beat Donyana and Mighty Empire. This son of Anabaa has earned top-weight for this valuable event after putting in some decent performances. The most recent was at Ascot in August when finishing second to Justaquestion in the Shergar Cup, if running up to that form he will take all the beating. Donyana comes here following a comfortable maiden victory at Salisbury and as that was only her second outing she is open to any amount of improvement. Mighty Empire hails from a stable in top form and having been successful over the seven furlong trip here a couple of runs back, should be capable of going close over this slightly longer trip. Of the others Shivaree has put up some good displays against smart opposition, so should also be considered, but in a race that takes some working out, Spirit Of France is just given the nod.
