slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, never dangerous
close up, ridden to chase winner over 3f out to over 1f out, soon edged left and weakened
made most, clear over 2f out, ridden out
held up mid-division, outpaced halfway, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway approaching 2f out, hung left and chased winner over 1f out, ran on, not reached winner
keen, chased winner until over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
A fascinating little contest can go to Cupid's Glory, who has an obvious chance at the weights and is just preferred over Jedburgh and Suggestive on these terms. That is not to dismiss the claims held by Cesar Beware, who was entitled to need the run on his reappearance considering the string of setbacks he has suffered over the last year or so. Henry Candy has always thought the world of this son of Daggers Drawn and, despite being unproven at the trip, he should be capable of making his presence felt now that he has got the benefit of a seasonal run behind him. It will also be noteworthy to see how Magical Romance fares now that she is dropped in trip. Last year's winner of the Cheveley Park Stakes has sound claims on the pick of her juvenile form but has some thing to prove in taking on colts for the first time. Prince Of Thebes is in good heart and, as he is far less exposed than most, he could be the surprise package of the race. However, he does look up against it in this company and has a bit to find on balance. Jedburgh had a narrow verdict over Suggestive when they met at York last month and is likely to be tight between the two again today. However, Jedburgh has proved to be the more consistent to follow and he is fancied to give the selection the most to do. Nevertheless, Cupid's Glory has already proved to be useful at this level and, after his narrow defeat in a French Group Three last month, he is expected to relish the ease in grade today.
Jedburgh 8-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, raced stands' side over 3f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Arakan (9-0) at York 7f lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
Prince Of Thebes (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Hampered start, held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Warwick 7f stk (4) gf in Aug beating Fox (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Suggestive 11-1 (9-0) Held up behind, raced stands' side over 3f out, one pace when not much room well over 1f out, 6th of 11, 3l behind Arakan (9-0) at York 7f lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
Caesar Beware (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Chased, leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 9l behind Stetchworth Prince (8-9) at Doncaster 6f stk (3) gs in Jul.
Cupid's Glory 2-1fav (9-1) Headway to lead over 1f out, caught post, 2nd of 5, shd behind Special Kaldoun (9-2) at Deauville 1m Grp 3 gs in Aug.
Magical Romance (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Led, ridden 3f out, headed 2f out and soon weakened, last of 11, 14l behind Alexander Goldrun (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gs in Jul.
