in touch, not much room and lost place after 1f, not clear run halfway, headway and not clear run and switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
reared start, in touch, not clear run 2f out, soon switched left, not clear run again just over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
with leaders, led halfway, edged right inside final furlong, driven out
mid-division, not clear run and switched right 2f out, ridden and headway when edged right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, hampered halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
led to halfway, weakened over 1f out
behind, switched left and headway over 1f out, stayed on never nearer
Nonrunner
Princess Cleo, The History Man and Soto are the three to consider here and preference is for Princess Cleo. Princess Cleo was first past the post at Southwell but was then disqualified, however she made amends with a decisive win in a ¿27,000 contest at Doncaster last time when her trainer Tim Easterby maintained she had been desperate for a bit of cut. She has give in the ground again here and will be hard to beat. Tim¿s uncle Mick Easterby saddles two. Soto has a win at Southwell to his credit and his best performance was a good second to subsequent Group winner Ajigolo at Doncaster. He has been well beaten in good company since but he too will appreciate the cut in the ground and will go well. Mick also runs The History Man, an impressive winner at York last time. He was gelded prior to that smooth win, and left his previous form behind. Further improvement can be expected. However, for the selection we return to Princess Cleo.
Charles Darwin (IRE) 11-4 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Misu Bond (8-11) at Doncaster 6f Cond Stakes (4) hvy.
Pommes Frites 11-4fav (8-9) Chased leaders, led inside final 2f, drew right away final furlong, won at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf beating Sapphire Storm (8-4) by 7l, 16 ran.
Princess Cleo 20-1 (8-6) Chased leaders far side group, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gs beating Sir Orpen (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 19 ran.
Soto 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 11l behind Sir Xaar (8-11) at Ripon 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
Yankee George (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 14l behind Nawaqees (8-6) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) hvy.
Mouchoir 9-2 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs beating Naqi (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Hill of Almhuim (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division stands side, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to lead group inside final furlong, 3rd of 19, 3l behind Princess Cleo (8-6) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gs.
The History Man (IRE) 3-1 (8-8) Close up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at York 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jul beating Santerno (8-5) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Charlie Delta 9-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, soon clear, won at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Surely Truly (9-3) by 4l, 11 ran.
Woodwee 16-1 (7-13) Raced keenly, in touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 23l behind Pickett (8-12) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Inchmarlow (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Held up and keen, ridden and edged left over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 12, 7l behind Sivivatu (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Daaweitza 33-1 (7-12) Prominent, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 9l behind Nawaqees (8-6) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) hvy.
Intigold 14-1 (8-3) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 11th of 15, 13l behind Musical Guest (9-6) at Carlisle 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Bella Fiorella (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 8l behind Anna Pavlova (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
