made all, clear halfway, pushed along and stayed on strongly final furlong, unchallenged
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and not quicken 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leading pair, head to one side from 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no chance with winner
always in rear, never a factor
soon tracking winner, pushed along halfway, dropped to 3rd over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders on outside, ridden and weakened over 2f out
A competitive nursery with which to start proceedings. Harlequin Striker bids for a hat-trick after following up a course and distance win with victory on soft ground at Newbury. Fieldsman looks harshly treated for a win at Brighton, however, while Berland was beaten off this mark at Newcastle though might be suited by the drop back to 7f. Ventura Shadow tries a new trip but Finial is already a winner over 7f, as is Pasticcio. Godolphin also have EVENING RAIN in the contest and she gets the nod to finally come good as she was doing her best work at the finish over 6f at Chester last time and is less exposed than Pivot Point and Guiding Light.
Fieldsman (USA) 11-8fav (9-5) Made all, ridden over 1f out, readily, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd beating Shakopee (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Harlequin Striker (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Newbury 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft beating Looking Good (8-6) by 1l, 6 ran.
Evening Rain (USA) 2-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Spirit Of Xian (9-1) at Chester 6f 2yo fll stks (2) gs in Aug.
Pasticcio 10-3 (9-6) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 5l behind Crafty Choice (8-13) at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Pivot Point (IRE) 2-5fav (9-0) Tracked leader until led over 4f out, ridden entering final furlong, headed final 75 yards, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Little (8-2) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Guiding Light (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Led, brought to stands rail and slight bump over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 7l behind Jumeirah Glory (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Ventura Shadow 33-1 (8-12) Held up, soon towards rear, not much room 2f out, soon switched right towards outer and no impression, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 16th of 29, 5l behind Midterm Break (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo auc gf.
Berland (IRE) 9-4fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on to chase leading pair inside final furlong, no impression, lost 3rd final 50 yards, 4th of 7, 4l behind Azraff (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 2yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Finial 5-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, rallied to regain lead towards finish, won at Chepstow 7f mdn (5) gd beating Taqneyya (9-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
