chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, some late progress, never a factor
tracked leader after 2f, ridden 3f out, one pace entering final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, led near finish
went left start, in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden over 1f out, no extra when headed near finish
slowly into stride, always behind
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, switched left and not clear run over 2f out, soon switched right and ridden, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, not reached leaders
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakening when hampered 2f out
Desert Chill has a poor record for one so highly-thought-of, and whilst she would be a danger if getting it all together, Liberation Spirit has shown plenty of ability and he can pay back some of his fee. Jeremy Noseda's son of Gone West comes here on the back of two recent seconds and is expected to go one better today. His pedigree suggests that he wouldn't want any rain, but his form with Missioner looks solid (run well off 85 since) and he can oblige with Ryan Moore up for the first time. Regal Best is interesting having made a pleasing debut last year. He steps up to a mile and he could make up into a decent three-year-old handicapper this season. Hall Hee and stablemate Harting Hill are two to keep an eye on, whilst Timber Creek has plenty to find on the ratings but the stable's horses are running well so it would be unwise to rule her out completely. Liberation Spirit it is though who can lead them home.
Harting Hill 20-1 (9-3) Started slowly, ridden halfway, never a factor, 13th of 14, 12l behind Perfect Act (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Aug.
Headache 11-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened 2f out, 12th of 16, 13l behind Grande Annee (8-12) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Hevelius Polish Precedent colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Sunsemperchi.
Liberation Spirit (USA) 5-2 (8-13) Stumbled slightly start, soon prominent, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, just lost protracted battle, 2nd of 13, nk behind Missioner (8-13) at Haydock 1m mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Regal Best (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 5l behind Prime Exhibit (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Timber Creek 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden, outpaced over 2f out, beaten after, 6th of 12, 6l behind Seattle Storm (8-13) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn aut stk (5) gf in May.
Desert Chill (USA) 6-4fav (8-9) Led after 1f, headed 2f out, no chance with winner over 1f out, one pace and lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Qui Moi (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo fll mdn (5) gd.
Futurity Lomitas filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 6f-1m4f and over hurdles.
Hall Hee (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly, sister to middle-distance winner Coeur de Lionne, half-sister to three winners from 7f to 1m2f.
Royal Tartan (USA) 66-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 3f out, outpaced final 2f, last of 9, 18l behind Billion Dollar Kid (9-2) at Sandown 7f nov stk (3) gf in Sept.
Wouldn'titbenice Dr Fong filly, half-sister to 7f-1m1f winner Miss Porcia.
