led for 1f, stayed prominent, hard ridden final furlong, ran on to lead post
held up, headway under pressure on inside 2f out, driven and ran on to lead near finish, caught post
slowly away, pulled hard and led after 1f, ridden and kept on final furlong, headed near finish
held up, pushed along halfway, kept on inside final furlong, not paced to reach leaders
reluctant to enter stall, prominent on enter, ridden halfway, soon weakened
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
behind ridden halfway, soon struggling
Chaski gets the call here ahead of Pommes Frites and Gilt Linked. Basically, Chaski has legitimately achieved a rating in the low 70s, efforts that bring her fully into the mix in this affair. Pommes Frites' form is also worthy of study in the context of this contest and she comes firmly into the shake-up also, although she did not progress as much from her first run as expected. Culture Queen has yet to set the world alight in two runs but should be improving, while Gilt Linked has a similar profile, although she was considered good enough to run in the Queen Mary Stakes on her second start. Also, a repeat of her debut form would give her an excellent chance, although she took off like a scalded cat at Newmarket last time. Paddy's Place showed some improvement last time but, in keeping with a lot of these, needs to step up on what has so far been achieved. Finally, Buckle and Hide is one that should be given the once over in the betting and Watch Out Jess has shown some ability, albeit at a modest level. Once again, then, for the selection, we return to Chaski.
Chaski (USA) 4-5fav (8-11) Led early, with leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Spectacular Show (8-11) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Jul.
Culture Queen 17-2 (8-11) Raced keenly in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 8th of 15, 5l behind Mostaqeleh (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.
Gilt Linked 7-2 (8-11) Led, clear 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 20l behind Nidhaal (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (3) gs in Jul.
Imperial Gem (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Slowly away, outpaced and always behind, last of 8, 12l behind Piccelina (8-4) at Folkestone 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Pommes Frites 9-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, lost action and hung left over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Crosby Hall (9-0) at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Watch Out Jess 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon hung left, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 12, 5l behind Catspraddle (8-9) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Buckle And Hyde Foxhound filly out of multiple 5f-7f winner Step On Degas.
Paddy's Place (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Led, ridden when headed 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 6l behind Mr Garston (9-0) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
