in touch to halfway, weakened over 2f out
started slowly, behind, kept on same pace final 2f never nearer
in touch, chased leaders 2f out, every chance, weakened over 1f out
mid-division until weakened over 2f out
dwelt, held up in touch, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance, not quicken and one pace from over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden to dispute lead 3f out, soon under pressure, weakened over 2f out
led, joined 3f out, soon ridden rapidly and weakened 2f out
started slowly, always behind until some progress final furlong, never nearer
held up behind, in touch 3f out, no impression final 2f
held up in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, hard pressed final furlong, headed last strides
prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong to lead last stride
held up, not clear run over 2f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish
started slowly, always in rear
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
started slowly, in rear, some headway from over 1f out, never nearer
held up mid-division, headway from 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, disuputed lead well inside final furlong, no extra and headed last stride
The list of possibles here contains Boxwell, Emirates To Dubai, Mr Excel, Night Crescendo, Savernake Blue and Sharplaw Autumn, with the vote going to Savernake Blue. The selection showed plenty of promise when running very well to be third on his debut here over today's trip. Normal improvement alone should see him land a race of this nature and today might well be the day. Night Crescendo also showed debut promise over course and distance and is one to consider, along with the Godolphin representative, Emirates To Dubai, who is a half-brother to the top-class Mezzo Soprano. A 50,000 guineas gelded son of Orpen, Mr Excel gets a mention, while Sabah is related to a number of winners, and the $135,000 William Haggas runner, Sharplaw Autumn, is another to make some appeal. There are a number of others that also appeal on breeding, but we've had our say now, with the selection, once again, being Savernake Blue.
Danawi (IRE) Elnadim colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Katchina Quest and 7f winner Hayyani.
Emirates To Dubai (USA) Storm Cat colt, half-brother to the top-class Mezzo Soprano.
Night Crescendo (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, one pace, 6th of 11, 4l behind Beau Nash (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Participation 14-1 (9-0) Led early, soon in touch, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 16, 7l behind Dunelight (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Sept.
Savernake Blue 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, ran green but stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Capricorn Run (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Thalberg Highest Honor colt, half-brother to 6f winner Leicester Square.
Gnillah Halling filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Boxwell (USA) Distant View colt, half-brother to numerous winners, mostly from 6f-1m.
