behind and raced far side, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on to lead far side group close home, no chance with stands side group
in touch far side group, ridden over 2f out, one pace
mid-division stands side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders far side group, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders of stands side group, weakened over 1f out
led far side group, ridden over 2f out, headed by far side group close home
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on to chase inside final furlong, not quicken
in rear far side group, ridden over 2f out, kept on and no impression final furlong
tracked leaders stands side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind stands side group, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
switched to race stands side group, in rear, ridden and hung left from 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division stands side group, ridden over 2f out, no impression
behind stands side group, ridden 3f out, some headway well over 1f out, one pace
with leaders far side group, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear stands side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
switched to race stands side group, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
Vanadim may have the class to take this ahead of Trojan Flight, Holiday Cocktail and Balakiref. Vanadium has failed to live up to expectations in the main, at one time having been considered a serious contender for the St James's Palace Stakes, but James Given's colt definitely has the class to land a few decent contests at trips just short of a mile. The drop back to six furlongs seemed to suit him at Haydock last time as he chased home Johnston's Diamond, and off his current mark he can pay to support. Trojan Flight is ahold-up performer who needs things to fall right for him. He stayed on from the back as usual at Doncaster and will again be coming late on the scene. Holiday Cocktail has bottom weight and comes from a stable that likes a tilt at the ring. If this one is supported, take notice. Balakiref disappointed at York on his last start but is well handicapped and so is another to note, but Vanadium has take on better company in the past and sets the standard.
Vanadium 10-1 (8-11) Led, reminders soon after start, ridden and headed 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Johnston's Diamond (8-10) at Haydock 6f stk 0-80 (4) gs.
Prince Namid 11-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Bo McGinty (9-0) at Carlisle 6f hcp (4) gf.
Sir Desmond 14-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, not clear run 2f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 8th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Presto Shinko (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Trojan Flight 8-1 (8-10) Behind stands side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Reverence (8-6) at Doncaster 5f hcp (4) gs.
Balakiref 12-1 (8-10) Ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 20, 6l behind Sir Nod (8-7) at York 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Cerebus 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed last strides, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind Golden Asha (9-9) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gd.
Viewforth 6-1co-fav (8-12) Chased leaders, staying on one paced when hampered entering final furlong, not recover, 7th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Kensington (8-4) at Ayr 5f hcp (5) gd.
Holiday Cocktail 6-1 (9-0) Prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Reverence (9-3) at Ripon 5f mdn stk (5) gs in Aug.
