held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression
dwelt in rear, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
in rear, ridden 2f out, switched left entering final furlong, ran on, not reached leaders
tracked winner until over 1f out, ridden and stayed on one pace final furlong
close up, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
keen tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-divison, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
raced wide first 2f, made most, 3 lengths clear 7f out, steadied pace 6f out, ridden and quickened pace over 2f out, ran on gamely
The Cecil juggernaut cranks into action with Vita Nova, who houses the twin virtues of being progressive and highly reliable. Only a slipped saddle prevented a Lancashire Oaks success, whilst her latest effort when just denied in the Yorkshire Oaks by dual Classic winner, Blue Bunting, sets a good standard. She must go well, but FERDOOS just got the better of the Cecil charge earlier in the campaign and has not been seen since. She remains open to any amount of improvement after just the four runs and looks a win and place option. Dancing Rain showed her pillar-to-post Oaks success at Epsom was no flash in the pan when scoring untroubled in Germany last time and could be hard to pass if allowed her own way up front. Banimpire has been an absolute credit to the Bolger team and another brave effort is anticipated, whilst Crystal Capella, slightly below par this term, would be be a threat if rediscovering her best. Gertrude Bell and Meeznah cannot be discounted in an open contest.
Brushing 8-1 (9-3) Held up in last pair, headway over 2f out, 5th and one pace final 2f, 5th of 8, 13l behind Mohedian Lady (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gf in Sep.
Cill Rialaig 3-1fav (9-3) Held up in 5th, headway on far rail 5f out, chased leading pair from 3f out, driven and one pace over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Mohedian Lady (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gf in Sep.
Crystal Capella 3-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, held up in 5th, outpaced over 3f out, headway and switched right over 2f out, stayed on to modest 4th towards finish, 4th of 8, 7l behind Blue Bunting (8-11) at York 1m 4f flls Grp 1 (1) gs in Aug.
Ferdoos 4-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung right, headed inside final furlong, rallied, ran on to lead near finish, won at Haydock 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gf in May beating Vita Nova (8-12) by nk, 8 ran.
Gertrude Bell 9-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on, won at Haydock 1m 4f Grp 2 flls (1) gf in Jul beating Vita Nova (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Meeznah (USA) 5-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led approaching 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon clear, readily, won at Doncaster 1m 7f Grp 2 flls (1) gd in Sep beating Set To Music (8-6) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Vita Nova (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Tracked leading pair, ridden to challenge 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, strong challenge and upsides throughout final furlong, edged left and found no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Blue Bunting (8-11) at York 1m 4f flls Grp 1 (1) gs in Aug.
Banimpire (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Nahrain (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 2f flls Grp 1 (1) gd.
Bible Belt (IRE) 11-8fav (8-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra in 7th 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 17l behind Manieree (8-12) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 2 flls (1) in Sep.
Dancing Rain (IRE) (9-2) won at Dusseldorf(GER) 1m 3f 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) sft in Aug beating Djumama (9-2) by 3l, 16 ran.
Bolivia (GER) 25-1 (8-6) Pulled hard, tracked leading pair, pushed along on outside 3f out, outpaced final 2f, weakened to moderate 5th closing stages, last of 5, 7l behind Dubai Prince (8-6) at Newbury 1m 1f cond Stakes (3) gs in Sep.
