in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
went left start, led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on, not pace of winner
held up in touch and keen, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up and keen, shaken up to lead approaching final furlong, kept on well
close up, outpaced over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace
Tiger Dream is fancied to get off the mark at the third time of asking at the main expense of newcomer Plavius and Prime Exhibit. The selection has finished a runner-up on his two starts to date. The form of his latest reversal looks rock solid as the winner has run well over an inadequate trip at York since and with the softer ground today not expected to prove a problem, he can finally reward those who keep the faith. Expect improvement from Prime Exhibit and Red Leaves after just one start apiece, with the former's first effort already reading very well in the context of this race. He is proven on soft ground along with Charmel's Lad but he has a bit to find in this company. Godolphin are flying at present and Plavius must be high on anyone's list. He looks a snip at $9.2 million and the market will tell its own story. Nordic Commander is likely to come into his own with more time, however Tiger Dream can score.
Buddy Holly 50-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, no impression, 8th of 11, 9l behind Max One Two Three (8-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Charmel's Lad 8-1 (9-3) Chased winner to 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 10l behind Iguazu Falls (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Endless Luck (USA) Giant's Causeway colt, half-brother to 7f-1m1f winner Drum Major.
Gardes (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, one pace, 8th of 15, 6l behind Hunt The Bottle (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sept.
Monterrico 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 11l behind Captain Brilliance (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Aug.
Nordic Commander (IRE) Viking Ruler colt out of a moderate racemare.
Plavius (USA) Danzig colt, brother to useful 7f winner Dijeerr, half-brother to winners from 6f-1m3f.
Prime Exhibit 5-2 (9-0) Took keen hold behind leaders, led on bridle over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Ballochroy (9-0) at Haydock 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sept.
Red Leaves 14-1 (8-5) Held up, shaken up over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 5, 18l behind Ramona Chase (8-12) at Salisbury 1m nov stk (4) gf in Sept.
Regal Best (IRE) King's Best colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m4f.
Festival Dreams 66-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 11l behind Bencoolen (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Tiger Dream 4-7fav (9-3) In touch, ridden and hung left over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 11, shd behind Mazaaya (8-12) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
