steadied start, held up, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, challenged over 2f out, no extra
held up, ridden, headway over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
held up in touch, stayed on same pace 2f out
chased leader, weakened over 2f out
led early, chased leader, kept on same pace, no chance with winner final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway well over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out
soon led, made rest, stayed on well from over 1f out
Sortita is taken to land the finale with Blessing and Culloden put forward to chase her home. The selection has looked a smart filly on both of her starts to date and she wasn't beaten far behind Savarain in what looked a decent maiden at Goodwood last time. She is open to further progress and she should prove difficult to beat. Blessing is an interesting newcomer from the Jeremy Noseda yard and this filly could give our selection the most to think about, especially if the market speaks in her favour. Similar comments would apply to John Gosden's Culloden and he certainly makes plenty of appeal on breeding. Plavius was a beaten favourite on his seasonal reappearance at Lingfield and this colt should come on for the run so he is not without a chance. An open finale and Sortita is the token pick.
Alltheclews Zindabad colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
American Madness (USA) Johannesburg colt, brother to winning sprinter John's Burger, half-brother to winning miler One Bright Light.
Culloden (UAE) Selkirk gelding, half-brother to high-class 5f & 7f winner Rebellion.
Falcativ 8-1 (9-3) Keen hold towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 11th of 16, 19l behind Rattan (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gs in May.
Plavius (USA) 5-4fav (9-3) Soon tracking leader, ridden and carried right 2f out, ridden and ran green 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Who's This (9-12) at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Star Rocker Galileo colt, half-brother to winning miler Moheebb.
Blessing (USA) Pulpit filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m1f.
Can Can Dancer 80-1 (8-10) Prominent, lost place over 4f out, soon in rear, 12th of 14, 19l behind Montbretia (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in Jul.
Censored 33-1 (8-12) Dwelt in rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 20l behind Swinging Sixties (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Cwm Rhondda (USA) 14-1 (8-4) Started slowly, behind, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never nearer, 8th of 14, 11l behind Moon Sister (8-9) at Warwick 1m 3f mdn stk (5) sft in Jul.
Lady Marguerite 50-1 (8-9) Tracked leader on inside, effort 3f out, unable to quicken 2f out, kept on one pace until weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 8l behind Ordination (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jul.
Opera de Luna 18-1 (8-12) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden soon after, one pace, 5th of 14, 8l behind Albarouche (8-12) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.
Sortita (GER) 13-8fav (8-4) Held up, steady headway 3f out to lead over 2f out, driven and headed final 100 yards, unable to quicken, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Savarain (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd in May.
