dwelt, ridden halfway, hung right 3f out, jinxed right again 2f out, rallied closing stages
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in 3rd, going well, chased winner approaching final furlong, not quicken
made all, quickened over 1f out, driven out
Nonrunner
A small field but plenty in with a chance namely Balik Pearls, Persian Express, Emerites Sevens and Beckett Hall with the vote going to the last named. Beckett Hall ran with credit at Epsom last time out even though he looked as thought he track did not suit him as he looked a little unbalanced on a number of occasions. Brighton is often resembled as being a very similar track with the camber and if able to handle the switch back track with its undulations he will take all the beating. Persian Express will pose as the biggest danger as he pulled too hard last time out and failed to see out the trip. He will be suited by this drop in trip and is worth noting. As is newcomer Emirates Sevens who is nicely bred and come from a stable in form. Balik Pearls is the other to look out for as he was only beaten three lengths on his debut and should improve. But for the winner we return to Beckett Hall.
Emirates Sevens (USA) Fusaichi Pegasus colt, half-brother to 2 winners including smart sprinter Saddad.
Hoh Bla Daa 28-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 19, 10l behind Red Ash (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Balik Pearls 20-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden halfway, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, ran green, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Melaaya (8-9) at Epsom 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Persian Express (USA) 10-1 (8-9) Raced wide, keen, held up, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Linas Selection (9-0) at Epsom 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Beckett Hall (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Not handle track, in touch, ridden to chase leaders and hung left from 2f out, stayed on one pace under pressure, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Swan Maiden (8-9) at Epsom 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
New Blood (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Always behind, 13th of 16, 22l behind Savannah Pride (8-6) at Lingfield 6f 2yo sll (6) gf in Aug.
