led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon squeezed out and weakened
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, held when switched left inside final furlong
always towards rear
tracked leaders, led and drifted right 2f out, ran on well, eaded near finish
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, kept on
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leader, ridden to challenge and not much room 2f out, soon weakened
Strategic Mover is the pick ahead of Bouguereau and Emmrooz, while Green Wadi should be noted with an eye to the future. On the basis of two decent efforts so far, Strategic Mover should be nailed on to open his account sooner rather than later. Paul Cole's colt was asked to tackle Listed company on just his second racecourse appearance at Salisbury, and considering that he was the only one of the seven-strong field not to have won previously, came out with a good deal of credit in finishing just three-lengths off the useful McCartney. That form entitles the son of Grand Slam to the utmost respect here, and he is fancied to open his account at the third time of asking. Bouguereau also took on Listed opponents on only his second outing when sent to Deauville in August. He too ran well in defeat, but might just find the ground too fast here. Emmrooz has a host of big-race entries, culminating in next year's Vodafone Derby, and he began the long road to success by finding just Ridge Dance too good at Sandown. He looked a shade green then, and will know more now, so he too has to be on the short-list, more so than the remainder, although Racing Post Trophy entry Green Wadi is sure to have been put through his paces on the Lambourn gallops. A decent little maiden can go to Strategic Mover.
Al Azy (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leader 5f out, led over 3f out, headed just inside final 2f, weakened and eased final furlong, 5th of 12, 9l behind Jedediah (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Bouguereau (8-11) Prominent, no extra final 2f, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Gipson Dessert (8-8) at Deauville 1m 2yo stk in Aug.
Cape Colony Cape Town colt out of Lucky Princess.
Emmrooz 6-1 (9-3) Bucked leaving stalls, behind, headway on outside 2f out, driven to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Ridge Dance (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Follow The Band 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden halfway, well behind final 2f, last of 12, 25l behind Lodi (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Green Wadi Dansili colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m4f.
Hada Men (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Slowly away and always in rear division, 12th of 15, 10l behind Perfect Stride (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Strategic Mover (USA) 14-1 (8-13) Hampered start, soon prominent, lost place 3f out, ridden and headway from 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 3l behind McCartney (8-13) at Salisbury 1m 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
