chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd well inside final furlong, not reach winner
chased, leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
led early, with leaders, led again over 2f out, ridden out
This is quite a tight heat with Caesar Beware, Orientor, Cartography and Stetchworth Prince all considered, with the vote going to Cartography. A return to his very smart juvenile form would give Caesar Beware claims, and he is now back with his original trainer, Henry Candy. Orientor has more than form enough to play a leading part, his Group efforts warranting respect and he will handle the going. Cartography's form is also solid for this level and, given that he is proven on slow going, is another to consider strongly, although he has yet to race this season. A decent juvenile. Fox can be given claims, although he has not been seen for nearly a year, and Stetchworth Prince has shown enough to be considered, although he lacks soft ground form. Overall, though, we will side with Cartography.
Orientor 4-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 8, 2l behind Resplendent Glory (8-12) at Sandown 5f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Cartography (IRE) 15-8fav (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Welsh Emperor (9-5) at Hamilton 6f stk (B1) sft in Sept.
Peace Offering (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 6l behind Benbaun (9-4) at Curragh 5f lst stk gf in Jun.
Caesar Beware (IRE) 4-7fav (8-9) With winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 24, 1l behind Obe Gold (8-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo lst stk (A1) gf in Oct.
Cornus 33-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, chased winner 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Smokin Beau (9-3) at Lingfield 5f hcp (2) pol.
Fox 11-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 8, 9l behind Windsor Knot (8-11) at Sandown 7f 2yo Grp 3 (A) sft in Aug.
Stetchworth Prince 11-2fav (9-4) Raced stand side, prominent, disputed lead after 2f, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 20, 1 1/2l behind Tax Free (8-0) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.