behind, soon nudged along, headway, switched right over 2f out, hung left when chased leaders over 1f out, no impression
mid-division, headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, not trouble first 2
led, pressed final 3f, stayed on under pressure final furlong, caught on line
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, outpaced, weakened 2f out
started slowly, always in rear, weakened 3f out
behind, lost action, eased 3f out, tailed off when pulled up before post
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon lost position, weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, pressed leader final 3f, kept on under pressure to lead on line
steadied start, held up, ridden 4f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 2f out
City Stable is sure to improve with more time and a longer trip, however his class could see him through today and he gets the nod ahead of Dandy Erin, the aptly-named Downhiller and Oberlin. A runner-up on his two starts to date, the pick of Sir Michael Stoute's duo is City Stable. He was given too much ground to make up last time out but assuming that he is held in a more prominent position down the Brighton hill then he should be capable of playing a hand in the finish, before going on to better things next year. Downhiller is another to have found just one too good on his last two outings and John Dunlop's colt may find this less demanding track more suitable than Pontefract last time. Driven is a potential improver after just one promising run, whilst Iron Cross looks one for handicaps next season. Oberlin already shapes as if he needs a mile and a half, whilst Yaddree's form looks very solid and he must be respected from his inside berth. At a price Muharjam could go well in first-time blinkers, however City Stable is given the nomination to make it third time lucky.
City Stable (IRE) Evensfav (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd near finish but flattered by proximity to winner, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Rochefort (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Dandy Erin (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden to press leaders over 2f out, not quicken final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Bronze Cannon (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn (4) pol in Sept.
Downhiller (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, chased winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Prince Desire (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Driven (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final 2f, 4th of 16, 11l behind Huzzah (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Highly Regal (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway 4f out, effort 3f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 13, 13l behind Cool Judgement (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Iron Cross (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always behind, 12th of 15, 21l behind Redford (9-3) at Newcastle 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Muharjam 16-1 (9-3) Behind, pushed along 3f out, headway 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Desert Thistle (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Oberlin (USA) 11-10fav (9-3) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, ridden and rallied over 2f out, kept on, no impression, 5th of 15, 9l behind Redford (9-3) at Newcastle 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Ten Pole Tudor 25-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway on outer over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, never reached challenging position, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Sahaadi (8-12) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Yaddree 5-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader 2f out, led inside final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Hawaass (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Dance Easily 25-1 (8-12) Always behind, 15th of 16, 16l behind Silver Rime (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Sept.
