led and edge left throughout, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra when not much room inside final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
keen, chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, not much room 1f out, hung left and no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, not clear run over 2f out, headway and not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung left and headed inside final furlong, stayed on
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden when hampered over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders, switched left over 1f out, not clear run and switched right, no extra inside final furlong
with leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
prominent and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out
always behind
Chester winner Global Genius can improve again to account for the likes of Nihal and Genre. Barry Hills has a very good team of two-year-olds this term and Global Genius can be counted among them after his decisive success at Chester last time, the fast ground no doubt helping his cause. The son of Galileo had hinted at things to come before that when second in the Chesham Stakes at the Royal meeting, and as he holds an entry in the Royal Lodge, this step up to a mile should be in his favour. As long as the ground does not change, this progressive sort is the one to beat. Nihal has done nothing wrong of late, gaining back-to-back victories at Ayr and York. The penny dropped in fine style on the Knavesmire after which this race was nominated by Mark Johnston. She will have no trouble with the trip on breeding and is the one to give the selection most to do. Genre is one of three Richard Hannon runners and may be the best of them on the evidence of his narrow defeat by the useful Youmzain at Goodwood. The latter's trainer Mick Channon saddles Crimson Flame who has been improving bit by bit and is not badly weighted as he meets Anna Pavlova on six-pound better terms for a recent Newcastle defeat. That should enable him to turn the tables on her at least, but we much prefer the claims of Global Genius.
Global Genius (IRE) 11-8fav (9-0) Soon chasing leader, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug beating Mutamarres (9-0) by 1l, 8 ran.
Louie Louie (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, no impression final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Tabaret (8-11) at York 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Aug.
Anna Pavlova 10-1 (9-0) Held up towars rear, headway 3f out, edged right and led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Newcastle 1m 2yo hcp (3) gf in Aug beating Sciatin (9-4) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Nihal (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at York 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Renderoc (8-13) by 1l, 10 ran.
Genre 3-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hard ridden, kept on, caught close home, 2nd of 12, hd behind Youmzain (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Blitzkrieg (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon prominent, switched right and ridden over 1f out, driven and stayed on to lead post, won at Epsom 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul beating Pelham Crescent (9-0) by a shd, 6 ran.
Crimson Flame (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, not much room 2f out, until switched left and headway 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Anna Pavlova (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 2yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Urban Tiger (GER) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 8l behind Atlantic Waves (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Charlie Tokyo (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (8-8) Towards rear, headway and every chance over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Santiago Star (8-13) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Your Amount (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Led, pushed along 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure until no extra final 100 yards, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Art Deco (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Aug.
Sofelia (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Soon pushed along towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression, 6th of 12, 9l behind Crooner (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Formal Decree (GER) 5-1 (8-6) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway when not much room 1f out, staying on well when not clear run, eased, 6th of 12, 5l behind Anna Pavlova (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 2yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Wee Charlie Castle (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Dwelt, behind, switched left and headway halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 16, nk behind North Walk (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
