tracked leader, ridden and not much room over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, soon eased
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, in touch halfway, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd post
held up in rear, ridden halfway, ridden and not much room 1f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out
slowly into stride, in touch, ridden 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, kept on took 2nd post
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace
Enticing can give weight and a beating to her rivals here, including La Presse, Roxan and Ponty Rossa. Enticing has always had a high home reputation, and did nothing wrongin dispelling connections' faith when landing the Molecomb at Glorious Goodwood. Unfortunately, Willie Haggas set her sights too high in the Nunthorpe at York, and she went lame. That was just over three weeks ago, but by all accounts she is absolutely flying at home again, and is taken to bounce back and stamp her class on this field. La Presse was beaten by a useful filly in the shape of Wid on her Haydock bow and stepped up on that by lowering the colours of the highly-touted Brave Tin Soldier at York. She looks the main threat along with Roxan who is a lot better than her poor showing in the Queen Mary indicates. Better judged on her debut success in Beverley's Listed Hilary Needler Trophy, Kevin Ryan's challenger should not be disgraced. Nor should Ponty Rossa, although this is her biggest test. Enticing has the best form on show and should deliver the goods.
Amber Valley 10-3 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 8l behind Stevie Gee (9-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in Aug.
Hope'n'charity (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 10, 3l behind Sesmen (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Aug.
La Presse (USA) 9-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, ridden and edged right inside final furlong, ran on, won at York 6f 2yo mdn (2) gs in Aug beating Brave Tin Soldier (9-3) by 1l, 10 ran.
Ponty Rossa (IRE) 6-1fav (9-6) With leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 18, 12l behind Dubai Builder (8-7) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Princess Iris (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some late headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 5l behind Sesmen (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Aug.
Roxan (IRE) 6-4fav (8-12) Prominent behind leaders, ridden and weakened rapidly well over 1f out, 11th of 15, 10l behind Gilded (8-12) at Ascot 5f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Zanida (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden halfway, edged left and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 7l behind Not For Me (9-0) at York 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gs in Aug.
Enticing (IRE) 11-1 (7-12) Jumped right at start, chased leaders, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 14, 8l behind Reverence (9-11) at York 5f Grp 1 (1) sft in Aug.
