slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear
keen, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
keen, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, no extra towards finish
held up mid-division, pushed along and headway halfway, weakened and edged left 2f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, 5 lengths down on leader entering final furlong, edged left and ran on to lead post
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace entering final furlong
keen, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, headed post
Only four of the scheduled 12 runners have raced before, so a very tentative selection is RAFAAN, in preference to Emirates Roadshow and Marching Time. The pick has to overcome a low draw, but at least has experience, with a decent second to his name in a lower grade contest in his other run at Lingfield earlier in the month. But for some trouble in running he could have won. Marching Time, whose dam is a sister of Zafonic, ran very green first time out, but more is expected of her. She'd been well backed that day too, and will have her supporters again. Emirates Roadshow looks the pick of the newcomers. An 800 thousand dollars purchase, the Godolphin runner has an entry for next month's Dewhurst and another group one event at Doncaster, along with Marching Time. Given so many debutantes, do take a note of any market support, but we'll side with experience, and Rafaan.
Ausonius Kyllachy colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Bahama Baileys.
Braveheart Move (IRE) Cape Cross colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-1m4f.
Emirates Roadshow (USA) Distorted Humor colt, half-brother to winning miler Dynamite Flyer and 5f-1m winner Just Hoping.
Forte Dei Marmi 8-1 (9-3) Held up, headway and wide over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 14, 6l behind Thunderball (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn (4) pol in Aug.
Hi Fling Oasis Dream colt, half-brother to three winners from 6f to 1m2f.
Hilltop Artistry Polish Precedent colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Marching Time 5-4fav (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, beaten when eased inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 10l behind Pegasus Lad (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Rafaan (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Went left start, held up, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on towards finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Sans Frontieres (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Thousand Miles (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of 7f-1m2f winner Mille Miglia.
Princess Janet Deportivo filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Sofonisba Rock of Gibraltar filly, half-sister to winning stayer Miss Devious and 7f winner Dream Express.
Tamarah 40-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Harriet's Girl (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
