behind, pushed along over 4f out, never a factor
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out, hampered soon after
took keen hold, in touch, ridden over 3f out, ridden and beaten when hung right inside final 2f
prominent, challenging over 2f out, hung left from 2f out, driven and no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong
sweating, slowly into stride, pushed up to go prominent and keen, headway to lead approaching halfway, driven and headed over 1f out, one pace and no impression final 1f
slowly away and always in rear
always in rear, struggling 3f out, tailed off
led until approaching halfway, remained handy under pressure over 2f out, soon challenging, driven to lead 1f out, stayed on well
reluctant to load stalls, slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, pushed along and unable to quicken over 3f out, soon moderate 4th and no further headway
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, beaten when hampered inside final 2f
reluctant to load stalls, towards rear, no real progress final 2f
restless in stalls, took keen hold towards rear, shaken up 2f out, made some late progress
The competitive nature of this card continues with a big field maiden where KANSAI SPIRIT looks to set a decent standard and has our confidence ahead of Ottoman Empire and Godolphin's latest newcomer Assabiyya. The selection proved that he has trained on this season with a good run in defeat last time after an long absence. He should be sharper for that run and only a slight improvement should have him in front. Ottoman Empire failed to continue his progression with a slightly disappointing effort last time. He has looked better than he showed that day previously so if he's back in form we can expect a challenge. Assabiyya is bred for trips like this and should be useful as a juvenile and with his powerful yard going well at present a big first run should be in the offing. Laughing Boy showed mild progression from first run to second last time and we feel a little bit more we'll be needed again to beat selection Kansai Spirit.
Cottonfields (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Steadied start, raced keenly in rear, close enough entering final 2f, no extra and not troubled leaders over 1f out, 7th of 9, 5l behind Prince Of Johanne (9-3) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gs in May.
Errol Flynn (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, soon bustled along and hung left throughout, 11th of 13, 33l behind Royal Superlative (8-8) at Chepstow 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Grand Pere 50-1 (8-12) Close up, effort well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 13l behind Block Party (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Kansai Spirit (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Keen, tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, bumped and carried badly left to far side by winner, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Blizzard Blues (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (3) gd in Jul.
Laughing Boy (IRE) 6-5fav (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, soon edged left, switched right, effort when badly hampered inside final furlong, soon eased, 4th of 8, 10l behind Dove (9-7) at Pontefract 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.
Mid Wicket (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 18l behind Pictorial (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Sula Dream 100-1 (9-3) Soon outpaced, 10th of 13, 19l behind Bomber Brown (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) gs in Jul.
Assabiyya (IRE) Cape Cross filly out of Coretta.
Opera Wings 7-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and behind, kept on final 2f, never nearer, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Ajara (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Dec.
Park Melody (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened from 2f out, 4th of 6, 14l behind Lady Artemisia (8-12) at Newbury 1m 4f fll mdn stks (4) gf in Jun.
Pezula 100-1 (8-12) Dwelt, always rear division, 8th of 11, 24l behind Neuchatel (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Sea Lavender 20-1 (8-12) Always behind, never a factor, 9th of 12, 18l behind Aim To Achieve (8-12) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (4) pol in Jun.
Ditzy Diva 100-1 (8-7) Keen, in rear, last of 12, 24l behind Mastery (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Bourne 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, lost action 3f out, soon eased, last of 11, 41l behind Senses (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Dovedon Earl Millkom gelding out of Syrian Flutist.
Ottoman Empire (FR) 6-4fav (9-3) Raced centre, close up, ridden over 3f out, hung right from 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, soon eased, 5th of 8, 15l behind Gripsholm Castle (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.
