tracked leaders until ridden and weakened 2f out
prominent, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, asserted inside final furlong, ridden out
took keen hold behind, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
led 1f, led again 3f out until headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
behind in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
always towards rear, never on terms
held up in rear, some headway over 2f out, soon ridden, never dangerous
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, no impression 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
pulled hard, led after 1f, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, ridden along over 3f out, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon one pace
Dubai Power gets the call here ahead of Beacon Spirit and Drill Sergeant. Dubai Power got going too late in a Listed race at Salisbury last time and, even though seven furlongs may well suit more ideally, she has form enough as it stands to make her a major player today. Beacon Spirit was second in a fair Haydock maiden on his debut and is fully entitled to go well today. Having shown debut promise, Copperwood caught the eye staying on at Haydock last time and, despite dropping back in trip from that run, has also to be considered. Drill Sergeant is another to have shown debut promise and Mark Johnston's colt is another to consider. Others to get a mention are Jeremy Noseda's Segal, Richard Hannon's High Plains, who is surely better than his debut suggested, and Wave Hill, who was green on his debut. For the selection, though, we will stick with Dubai Power.
Bairag (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Went left start, slowly into stride, chased leaders hafway, soon ridden, weakened 1f out, 9th of 11, 7l behind Manassas (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Beacon Lodge (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Led 2f, remained close up, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung badly left entering final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Striking Spirit (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Copperwood 11-4 (9-3) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Brasingaman Hifive (8-12) at Haydock 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Sept.
Drill Sergeant 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden and effort when wandered entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Resounding Glory (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
High Plains (FR) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders 4f, 10th of 13, 13l behind Atlantic Sport (9-0) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jul.
Holden Caulfield (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 19l behind Goodwood Starlight (8-13) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
Segal (IRE) Cadeaux Genereux colt, half-brother to winning milers Decoder and Penryn.
Valento 40-1 (9-3) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 16, 12l behind Silver Rime (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Sept.
Wave Hill (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Hung right in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind Sofia's Star (8-13) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jun.
Dubai Petal (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, outpaced, 12th of 14, 17l behind Your Pleasure (8-12) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Dubai Power 7-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Fashion Rocks (8-12) at Salisbury 6f 2yo lst fll (1) gf in Sept.
Serious Choice (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Slowly away, always well behind on stands side, 8th of 12, 16l behind Quam Celerrime (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
