chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
made most until headed 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
pulled hard in rear, driven and effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong
held up in touch, headway on stand rail 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, soon clear
held up in rear, never in contention
chased leaders over 4f , tailed off
held up towards rear, ridden and headway on stand rail over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, finished well
chased leaders over 5f
chased leaders over 5f
slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden and close up 2f, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, soon tracked leaders, led going well 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
held up in touch, smooth headway approaching 2f out, ridden to lead and hung left 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no chance with winner
behind most of way and never a factor
took keen hold, held up, moderate effort under pressure over 2f out, soon no impression
The in-form Montjeu Baby is thriving at present and is fancied to continue on his merry way here. Bamzooki and Yashin are respected as dangers, while Balerno is a consistent type that can go well for each-way punters. However, top weight does the last named no favours and he needs everything to drop just right for him. Yashin came good at around this time last year when he was with Mark Tompkins. He shaped as if he was on the way back at Leicester earlier in the month and is worth noting in the betting market. The son of Soviet Star is also worth bearing in mind for the All Weather campaign after this, as some of his better efforts have come on the artificial surfaces. Bamzooki has scope for improvement off her current mark and should be better suited to this trip. Jamie Spencer catches the eye as a jockey booking and the daughter of Zilzal is likely to be a popular choice in the betting. However, Montjeu Baby has done absolutely nothing wrong of late and this previous course and distance winner is fancied to brush aside the rise in the weights in this company.
Balerno 20-1 (8-3) Raced stand side, held up in touch, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Sweet Emily (8-5) at Leicester 7f app hcp (5) gd.
Senor Bond (USA) 7-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 12, 6l behind Compton Eclipse (9-6) at Ayr 1m hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Fuel Cell (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, hung right over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 16, 21l behind Sawwaah (9-4) at Ayr 1m 1f clm (5) gd in Sept.
Pending (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 12th of 15, 9l behind Orpen Wide (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Sforzando 14-1 (8-4) In touch until ridden and weakened 2f out, 10th of 15, 13l behind Noora (8-10) at Newbury 1m 2f fll hcp (4) gf.
Supreme Salutation 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, tailed off final 3f, last of 16, 50l behind Edgehill (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f app hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Top Line Dancer (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Ridden over 3f out, always behind, last of 12, 25l behind Balerno (9-1) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Mythical Charm 28-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, driven in centre 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Pillars of Wisdom (9-2) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Mugeba 12-1 (8-7) Raced on stand side rail, held up towards rear, headway final furlong, never dangerous, 8th of 16, 3l behind Jilly Why (9-2) at Nottingham 6f fll hcp (5) gd in Sept.
Zafarshah (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Samson Quest (8-10) at Lingfield 1m sll (6) pol in Sept.
Yashin (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Fossgate (8-8) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Polar Dawn 9-1 (8-3) Raced stand side, held up, headway over 2f out, never near leaders, 7th of 18, 7l behind Sweet Emily (8-5) at Leicester 7f app hcp (5) gd.
Montjeu Baby (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Held up, switched right over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, driven out, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol beating Selika (8-11) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Majehar 66-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 14l behind Bahamian Ballet (8-13) at Windsor 6f mdn stk (5) gd.
Bamzooki 15-2 (8-9) Chased winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Jack The Giant (9-0) at Epsom 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
