keen led after 1f, shaken up over 1f out, carried head high and ran on inside final furlong
pulled hard tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out
dwelt but soon recovered, tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on
raced wide tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
always in rear, reminders after 1f, ridden 6f out, behind final 4f
slowly away in rear, ridden over 3f out, wide into straight 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up, headway to track leading trio 3f out, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out
took keen hold led 1f, tracked winner until over 4f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, lost place 4f out, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
MUQTARRIB is a less than confident choice as he's had plenty of chances, but he went close at Doncaster last time and his fitness advantage may give him the edge over the returning Direct Answer. The latter showed enough last season to suggest a race of this nature is within his capabilities though it's a worry he hasn't raced for over a year. Heatherbird took a step forward when runner-up at Sandown last time and should figure while better is expected from Kempton fourth Isometric, who wears Godolphin's first colours ahead of Saeed Bin Suroor's newcomer and half-brother to three winners Yasir. Lupa Montana makes most appeal of the remainder.
Direct Answer (USA) 4-5fav (9-3) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway on outside 3f out, challenged 2f out, led and carried head high over 1f out, headed and outpaced by winner last half furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Channel Squadron (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun '10.
Isometric (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 12, 9l behind Port Hollow (8-12) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol.
Landaman (IRE) Cape Cross gelding out of Mayoress.
Muqtarrib (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, headway well over 1f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Look Left (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Prince Ayoob Noverre colt out of Santiburi Girl.
Yasir (USA) Dynaformer colt out of Khazayin.
Heatherbird 16-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, went 2nd approaching final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Hunter Forward (9-2) at Sandown 1m 1f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Lupa Montana (USA) 8-1 (8-11) Soon chased winner, ridden and lost 2nd inside final 3f, 3rd and one pace final 2f, 3rd of 8, 8l behind El Muqbil (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Sister Andrea 12-1 (8-12) Broke well, in touch, soon pushed along, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 19l behind O Ma Lad (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Broken Eagle (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon in touch ridden over 3f out, weakened soon after, 9th of 10, 27l behind Polperro (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Midnight Tiger Advise gelding out of Midnight Pebbles.
