soon tracked leader, pushed along from 4f out, lost 2nd 2f out , soon weakened
tracked leaders in 4th, ran green and pushed along 4f out, switched to outer to chase leading pair when rider dropped reins over 1f out, led and hung right final 100 yards comfortably
pulled hard, held up in touch, ridden 4f out, wandered under pressure 2f out and soon weakened
keen hold in mid-division, weakened and well behind final 3f
chased leader 2f out, staying on one pace when badly hampered and squeezed out final 100 yards
led, kicked on over 2f out, hung left final furlong, headed final 100 yards
slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, headway under pressure on rail over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, gaining near finish
slowly into stride, always behind
It will be a little bit surprising if Borouj is not good enough to see off the likes of Celtique and Bling Bling and get off the mark today. Not many of the rest have shown much to write home about, so a move for the Henry Cecil-trained Louise d'Arzens could prove to be significant. Cecil's newcomer is a well-bred type that should be suited by this trip and a touch further in due course. Bling Bling was not given a hard time when her chance had gone at Goodwood when she was last seen out. However, the fact that she has been off since June has to be of concern, as others may be a little sharper. Celtique is certain to be a popular choice when her fillies allowance is taken into account. However, she has looked one paced in her previous attempts around this trip and is not one to rely upon too heavily. Especially as Borouj sets the standard on the official BHB ratings. The son of Unfuwain looks an honest type that will no doubt try and make this a good test. And with a lack of speed evident amongst his main rivals, it will come as no surprise to see Borouj burn them all off in the finale.
Orions Eclipse 66-1 (8-10) Started slowly, pulled hard towards rear, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 11, 17l behind Strudel (8-9) at Nottingham 1m mdn aut stk (6) gs in Jul.
Borouj (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway on inside over 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Pugilist (9-0) at Newbury 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
I Have Dreamed (IRE) Montjeu colt, half-brother to several winners including the useful New Morning.
Master'n Commander 100-1 (8-11) Held up, not clear run on inner over 2f out, soon under pressure, weakened quickly over 1f out, 12th of 14, 17l behind Cavallini (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Mister Elegant 28-1 (8-10) Chased leaders until weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 8l behind Dragon Slayer (9-2) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (5) gd.
Bling Bling (IRE) 3-1fav (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 3f out and outpaced, rallied and stayed on well final furlong, 4th of 9, 7l behind Manda Island (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gs in Jun.
Celtique 13-2 (9-0) Soon led, raced freely and set steady pace, driven final furlong, caught near finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Marchetta (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Louise d'Arzens Anabaa filly out of 1m2f winner Maidment.
