held up 4th, headway 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, quickened clear inside final furlong, comfortable
held up 5th, slightly outpaced over 2f out, stayed on again from over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, just held for 2nd
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge from over 1f out
always in rear until kept on from over 1f out but never a danger
soon led and set steady pace, quickened over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace afterwards
always towards rear, headway 4f out and in touch, outpaced 3f out, soon behind, tailed off
held up 3rd, tracked leader 5f out, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, no chance with winner
took keen hold towards rear, never a factor from 3f out
Battle Chant appears to be improving with each run and is taken to land this valuable prize from Colisay and Privy Seal. Amanda Perrett's gelding got loose at the start of a Group three event last time but still managed to take part and ran a blinder to finish second behind today's rival Alkaadhem. If he behaves himself today he will have a great chance of reversing that form on three pounds better terms. Privy Seal was last of four behind the smart Bago at Longchamp last time, but he wasn't beaten that far and it was a Group one event, this company should be more to his liking. Colisay is stepping up in class after beating Courageous Duke in a class B handicap last time and shouldn't be underestimated. Naheef, a Listed winner at Windsor last time must also be given consideration, but Battle Chant has been knocking on the door recently and deserves to land a decent prize.
