tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra
prominent, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on well
held up in rear and keen, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace and lost 3rd close home
reminders early, tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, took 3rd close home
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, faded final furlong
led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch and keen, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
SAGGIATORE is a half-brother to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Indian Haven and she is crying out for a win after five second placed efforts from eight runs. The concern would be that she has stayed at a similar level and never got the better of the handicapper, however this might just be her day. Old Hundred also has some decent pedigree but hasn't looked like winning off this mark. Spice Fair has won over course and distance three starts ago and although looking a little high in the weights could provide a challenge. Connections hope a first time visor will do the trick for Fine Lace whilst Al Shababiya would get our vote if the trip wasn't so far, but she is unproven over the distance.
Saggiatore 15-8fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3f out until ridden over 1f out, stayed on to retake 2nd inside final furlong until held and not much room towards finish, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Admirable Duque (9-1) at Ffos Las 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Old Hundred (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Leader Of The Land (9-5) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Spice Fair 5-2 (9-0) Held up in 4th, pulled hard, steadied into mid-division after 4f, headway 2f out, ridden 1f out, no impression on leaders final 125 yards, 4th of 9, 4l behind Sir Freddie (9-12) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.
Tigress Hill 6-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed over 2f, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 8l behind Isobar (10-0) at Bath 1m 5f mdn hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Fine Lace (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway on outside 6f out, led 4f out until over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Bravo Bravo (8-6) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Sheikhtothemusic 4-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 7l behind Mohawk Ridge (9-11) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Laid Bare 100-1 (8-7) Led early, tracked leaders, hung right and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 26l behind Baralaka (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Aug.
Al Shababiya (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 2nd 1f out, stayed on to lead final strides, won at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Always Dixie (8-10) by 3/4l, 10 ran.