tracked leaders, ridden and hung left over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch, pushed along 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, shaken up to lead over 1f out, pushed out, comfortable
in rear, pushed along 2f out, kept on, never near leaders
dwelt, held up, pushed along 2f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
keen, tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, soon headed, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, pushed along 3f out, led 2f out, soon headed, kept on, no chance with winner
bumped start and slow into stride, soon mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
MARKAZZI did enough on debut to think that he would be winning soon and he's fancied to take his chance; dangers include Cultivar who was two and a half lengths behind him at Newbury and Sand Skier whose yard has a good record in this contest. Sir Michael Stoute also runs Mr Irons, a 425,000 dollar purchase, and Official Style; jockey bookings would suggest that the latter is the first choice and his entries in the Royal Lodge and Dewhurst would back that up. The selection also holds entries in those races as well as a raft of other big race engagements and it will be worth waiting to see how they move in the market in relation to each other. Markazzi has already strutted his stuff on the racecourse and he looked sure to improve for the run at Newbury where he shaped with so much promise. Cultivar ran a similar race and wasn't far behind and, with his connections holding similarly lofty ambitions for their colt, he must be feared. Plenty of use was made of Sand Skier on his debut at Nottingham and he ran well for a way before weakening out of contention. He looks to have something to find on the bare form but his yard has been responsible for three of the last seven winners. Finest Reserve showed a glimmer of ability at Sandown whilst San Cassiano and, in particular, Futurist are other newcomers to note with his yard having been responsible for two recent odds-on winners of this race but Markazzi is expected to justify a prominent position in the market.
Caucus 100-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, not clear run over 1f out, never on terms, 10th of 11, 12l behind Pounced (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Cultivar 20-1 (9-3) Steadied start, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on well, nearest finish, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Pounced (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Finest Reserve (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) In rear, behind 5f out, 8th of 11, 9l behind Al Ghazal (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Firefly Mustique 20-1 (9-3) Always outpaced, last of 4, 21l behind Excellent Guest (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Futurist Halling colt out of Crystal Gazing.
Knowledgeable 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always outpaced, last of 11, 33l behind Magnus Thrax (9-3) at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Markazzi 5-2 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, soon nudged along, stayed on strongly, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Pounced (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Mr Irons (USA) Mr Greeley colt out of Jive Talk.
Official Style Dansili colt out of Reel Style.
Quick Reaction Elusive Quality colt out of Arutua.
Rjeef (IRE) 6-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, switched left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Audacity Of Hope (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Sand Skier 13-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Society Rock (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
The Rectifier (USA) Langfuhr colt out of Western Vision.
Top Spin (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, kept on same pace from 2 1/2f out, 7th of 10, 8l behind Black Quartz (9-0) at Curragh 7f mdn stks hvy in Jul.
Hayek 33-1 (9-3) Dwelt in rear, short lived effort entering final 2f, 10th of 14, 11l behind Al Zir (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
San Cassiano (IRE) Bertolini gelding out of Celtic Silhouette.
