soon tracking leader, ridden to lead over 3f out, strongly challenged and headed last strides
in touch, driven 3f out, bumped and kept on under pressure
in touch, pressed leader final furlong, led last strides
slowly into stride, ridden approaching 3f out, stayed on over 1f out
mid-division, effort to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened quickly
tracked leaders, lost place over 5f out, virtually pulled up soon after
towards rear, some progress and hung right 3f out, one pace
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
This could rest between the three recent winners Island Myth, Villa Sonata and Quantum, with preference for the last named. John Gosden's colt displayed improved form to beat Kerriemuir Lass in emphatic style at Newmarket last time. The runner up stormed in last time and so the form has a very solid look about it. Island Myth beat a decent field at Chepstow last time out and hails from a yard in great form. Meanwhile Villa Sonota gained an overdue success when beating William's Way at Windsor. The extra couple of furlongs is a bit of worry but she should still be in the shake up. Incidentally has first time blinkers fitted and if they have the desired effect he could also play a major role. However there was a l;ot to like about the style of Quantum's victory last time and he gets our vote.
Island Myth (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ran on, won at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd beating Moonshadow (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Quantum (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Always prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, led approaching final furlong, ran on well, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Kerriemuir Lass (9-7) by 3l, 9 ran.
Robustian 9-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 7l behind Solva (8-3) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) frm.
Astrobella 33-1 (9-2) Held up, effort over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 7l behind Flying Clarets (8-8) at York 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Charlie Tokyo (IRE) 10-3fav (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 12, shd behind Mull of Dubai (8-4) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Three Thieves (UAE) 16-1 (8-7) Always in rear, last of 10, 24l behind Solva (8-3) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) frm.
Villa Sonata 2-1fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, led 3f out, hard ridden final 2f, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug beating William's Way (9-8) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Always Baileys (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 37l behind Go Solo (10-0) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
First Slip 15-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, went 2nd halfway, ridden and flashed tail over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Jump Ship (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Incidentally (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 11th of 17, 10l behind Bauer (9-0) at Newbury 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
