with leader, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, mid-division, ridden, weakened halfway
prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
went right start, chased leaders over 4f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, behind, switched right, headway over 1f out, ran on well final furlong
slowly away, headway halfway, ridden, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, pushed clear inside final furlong, eased near finish
Discotheque is the pick ahead of Tiana and Meddle, with Secret Liaison expected to improve on his dramatic Newcastle debut to also figure somewhere along the line. The latter was initially banned from racing for forty days, Sir Mark Prescott fined ¿2,000 and rider Jean-Pierre Guillambert hit with a 14-day absence after the stewards deemed that the colt was a non-trier on his Newcastle debut last Monday when he finished seventh of 16. Connections have decided to appeal so he runs here today and it will be interesting to see how he gets on. However, on the bare form it is Discotheque who makes most appeal. The Brian Meehan filly has shaped with a great deal of promise in her two starts to date, including when fourth at Newmarket 10 days ago. She still holds an entry in the Cheveley Park and although that may come too soon for her, she remains one to keep on the right side of. Tiana ran green on her Newbury debut and should improve. Although by Diktat, her pedigree suggests that this is as far as she would want and it would not be a surprise to see her campaigned over the minimum in time. Meddle also has the same sire but in contrast has plenty of stamina in her make-up, and she should be staying on at the finish, but by that time Discotheque may well have the race in safe keeping.
Gala Jackpot (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Raced wide, chased leaders, ridden and weakened halfway, 9th of 12, 16l behind Silken Sky (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Aug.
Secret Liaison 16-1 (9-0) Held up far side, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 13l behind Stepping Up (9-0) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Carn Lady (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 9, 9l behind Crystal Air (8-9) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jul.
Discotheque (USA) 18-1 (8-11) With leader, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, unable to quicken well inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Short Dance (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.
Meddle 40-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, staying on well when hampered inside final furlong, not recover, 8th of 12, 4l behind Stormy Monday (8-4) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
Sofie Efisio filly, half-sister to 7f & 1m winner Miss Porcia.
The City Kid (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Led, strongly pressed from over 2f out, headed 1f out, no exrta inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Giganticus (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Tiana 12-1 (8-11) In touch, niggled along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 6l behind Mostaqeleh (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Aug.
