chased leaders far side, ridden well over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong
with leaders stands side group, pushed along 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong
held up far side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up stands side group, weakened over 1f out
with leader far side group, weakened 2f out
in rear far side group, soon pushed along, ridden and some headway 3f out, no impression
chased leaders stands side, led stands side group over 2f out, headed stands side group 1f out, one pace
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, kept on
raced stands side, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, edged left and led stands side group 1f out, kept on
held up far side group, effort halfway, never dangerous
led stands side group, ridden and headed by stand side group 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced far side group, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on
chased leader stands side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on
in rear and keen far side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace
held up far side group, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led far side over 1f out until soon headed by stands side group 1f out, no impression
Plenty of options in this ultra competitive opener but with a confidence boosting win under his belt, Determined Stand is taken to win again at the main expense of Siberian Tiger, Ernie Owl, and Ghetto. The selection steps up to a mile today which looks a good move given that he only got on top in the dying strides last time out. This 200,000 guineas son of Elusive Quality has some solid form to his name (including a good fifth behind Solario Stakes winner Raven's Pass) and with more improvement to come, he is fancied to score. Bonjure Allure, Blue Sky Basin, and Annaliesse are a posse of recent winners, each of whom stepped up on their debut efforts to score next time up and each open to further improvement. Jack Dawkins and Doctor Robert are two that we may see improvement from now in nursery company, whilst Cobo Bay and Siberian Tiger are two hat-trick seekers and each comes here high on confidence. At a price Fathsta could go well, however for the winner we will return to Determined Stand.
Siberian Tiger (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Held up, headway from 2f out, ridden to lead inside furlong, driven clear, won at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp (5) gf in Aug beating Mizooka (8-10) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Ernie Owl (USA) 22-1 (9-0) Took keen hold in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 25l behind Raven's Pass (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf.
Ellemujie 11-1 (8-10) Raced in centre group, tracked leaders, merged to far side group halfway, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Dan Tucket (8-7) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Cobo Bay 11-1 (8-13) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged right and ran on final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp (4) sft in Aug beating Townkab (7-12) by 2l, 13 ran.
Ghetto 5-2fav (9-7) Held up, headway over 2f out, driven to chase leaders 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 7, nk behind dhtrs Townkab (8-0) & Goodwood Starlight (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
The Betchworth Kid 4-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong, gaining towards finish, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Cobo Bay (8-13) at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Dalkey Girl (IRE) 20-1 (7-13) Tracked leaders, merged to far side group halfway, hung right over 1f out, edged left final furlong, stayed on well towards finish, 4th of 12, 3/4l behind Dan Tucket (8-7) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Crystal Rock (IRE) 7-4fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, staying on when edged left inside final furlong, soon beaten, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Eastern Gift (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (3) gf.
Bonjour Allure (IRE) 5-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to lead post, won at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug beating Dubai Time (9-3) by a shd, 14 ran.
Transmission (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 11, 7l behind Welcome Return (8-7) at Newcastle 7f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Blue Sky Basin 2-1fav (9-3) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, led just over 1f out, held on, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Aug beating Noble Citizen (9-3) by a nk, 12 ran.
Determind Stand (USA) 11-2 (8-7) Tracked leaders, hard driven 2f out, chased leader under pressure inside final furlong, ran on gamely to lead final strides, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Aug beating Sourire (9-2) by a nk, 14 ran.
Jack Dawkins (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Siberian Tiger (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Aug.
Welcome Return (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Held up in mid-division, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, nk behind Tuanku (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2yo hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Doctor Robert 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd final strides, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Perfect Act (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Aug.
Talk of Saafend (IRE) 14-1 (7-12) Held up in far side group, headway when hampered over 1f out, switched left to challenge just inside final furlong, ran on well, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Dan Tucket (8-7) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Fathsta (IRE) 16-1 (7-10) Held up towards rear on outer, headway over 1f out, 3rd and closing on leaders when not much room, squeezed out inside final furlong, not recover, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Indian Days (8-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Annaliesse (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, won at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jul beating Mangham (9-3) by 1l, 14 ran.
Stubbs Art (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and challenged over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Goodwood Starlight (8-13) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
Joinedupwriting 7-1 (8-11) Towards rear and pushed along, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp (5) gf beating Willyn (7-12) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Marning Star 9-1 (8-11) Held up last, driven along 3f out, soon beaten, no chance final 2f, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind dhtrs Townkab (8-0) & Goodwood Starlight (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
