tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
made virtually all, hard pressed approaching final furlong, kept on well
steadied in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon under pressure and one pace
ALBEED looks the strongest of the recent winners. John Dunlop's filly looks a typical improver now stepped up to staying trips and after a solid Nottingham win last time she is expected to defy an 8lb higher perch today. Saborido and Broughtons Point are in good form and more familiar with winning than some of their rivals however the former's recent improvement has come over further, whilst the latter seems to have hit a purple patch at Yarmouth of late and despite winning with head-in-chest last time is taken on today in a better race. Relative Strength and Mykingdomforahorse both look as if they have momentarily forgotten how to win, and a bigger threat might be the gutsy Act Of Kalanisi who continues to thrive, albeit in defeat.
Relative Strength (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) Mid-division, headway on inside over 3f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, stayed on to press for 2nd, no impression on winner, 3rd of 20, 1 3/4l behind Ghimaar (9-7) at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Jul.
Act Of Kalanisi (IRE) 9-4 (9-6) Led, headed 9f out, regained lead 4f out, ridden and edged right 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Admirable Duque (9-1) at Ffos Las 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Mykingdomforahorse 3-1fav (9-1) Held up last, good headway over 3f out, tracked leader inside final 3f, ridden to challenge 2f out, no impression when lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 7l behind Yemeni Princess (8-11) at Newbury 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Saborido (USA) 10-11fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, led narrowly entering final furlong, kept on towards finish, driven out, won at Folkestone 1m 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Swordsman (9-12) by nk, 6 ran.
Broughtons Point 13-2 (8-12) In rear of chasing group, smooth headway on inside over 2f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, pushed clear, eased near finish, won at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Saggiatore (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Albeed 9-4fav (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden and switched right over 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs beating Sheikhtothemusic (8-13) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
