mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
prominent, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous
chased leaders, effort on inside over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra closing stages
led early, soon steadied to chase leaders, effort when not clear run over 1f out, led again briefly inside final furlong, soon one pace
slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous
slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached winner
driven forward and soon in touch, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, edged right soon after start, outpaced over 3f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, never able to challenge
slowly into stride, driven forward to chase leaders, hampered and shuffled back after 1f, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on strongly
soon led, hung left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, faded
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, never a factor
ALHAAZM has the advantage of a recent outing having finished third at Wolverhampton when sent off favourite for last month's debut. Sir Michael Stoute's colt should be winning at this level on that showing. Astrologer finished well behind the selection but Just The Man may prove a threat on the back of a debut fourth over track and trip. Al Battar cost €1.55 million as the second foal of a Group 1 winner and Set Piece is another newcomer worthy of a second glance.
Al Battar (IRE) Dubawi colt out of Giofra.
Alhaazm 9-4fav (9-2) Tracked leaders on inside, pushed along 3f out, one pace final furlong, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Dal Horrisgle (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Border Warrior Sir Percy gelding out of Cheviot Heights.
Creationist (USA) Noble Mission colt out of Bargain Blitz.
Elamirr (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 8th of 13, 14 3/4l behind Zakouski (9-2) at Kempton 7f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Entertaining (IRE) Dandy Man colt out of Letizia Sophia.
Harry The Norseman Norse Dancer colt out of Titled Lady.
Just The Man (FR) 25-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division 6f out, switched right 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went 4th towards finish, 4th of 13, 4l behind Clematis (8-11) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Nov.
Que Quieres (USA) 66-1 (9-2) Gave problems loading, started slowly, ran green and always behind, 10th of 12, 16 3/4l behind Dawaam (9-2) at Lingfield 1m stks (5) pol in Nov.
Ring Cycle Norse Dancer gelding out of Opera Glass.
Set Piece Dansili colt out of Portodora.
Astrologer 5-1 (8-11) Edgy mounted on course and trotted to post, started slowly, pulled hard in mid-division on outside, some late minor headway, 6th of 12, 8l behind Dal Horrisgle (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Moon Artist (FR) 100-1 (8-11) Carried right start, held up towards rear, well beaten final 3f, 8th of 10, 18l behind Cap Francais (9-2) at Salisbury 1m stks (4) gf in Sep.
Wan Chai (USA) Speightstown filly out of Dansette.
