chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led early, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, always held
slowly away, in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
Unison is back on the same mark as when successful 12 months ago and would welcome any rain. But the opposition looks stronger this time around with Man Of Harlech catching the eye at Kempton last week and the in-form Muraabit potentially well treated on his first start for Ismail Mohammed. Miniskirt may be too high in the weights but Peak Storm couldn't be in better form. TAQNEYYA's defeat of Pamona and Jazzi Top at Newmarket last year turned out to be very smart form. She's only had a couple of starts this term but the step up to a mile should suit and she can record victory number two.
Man Of Harlech 4-1fav (10-0) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Windy Citi (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Miniskirt 8-1 (10-0) Close up, ridden and outpaced over 4f out and dropped to rear, driven and headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Showboating (9-13) at Southwell 1m hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Taqneyya (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Wee Jean (9-8) at Newmarket 7f hcp fll (2) sft in Jul.
Unison (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, faded towards finish, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Zambeasy (9-7) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Peak Storm 3-1fav (9-4) Took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 7, nk behind Rayak (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Muraabit 5-2fav (9-12) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, improved to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Lake Champlain (9-3) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.