with leader, led over 3f out, ridden and stayed on from 2f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken and lost 2nd near finish
pulled hard, held up in touch, pushed along 4f out, weanened over 2f out
took keen hold, held up in last pair, headway on inside from 3f out, keeping on same pace when not much room approaching final furlong, stayed on near finish
steady to start and held up in touch, headway on outside from 3f out, chasing leaders but one pace when not much room approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
made most, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
took keen hold, held up in touch, headway and switched to outside over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, took 2nd near finish
tacked leaders, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
dwelt, soon tracked leaders, chased leader 3f out, soon driven, quickened to lead inside final furlong, held on well near finish
There is not too much to choose on adjusted official ratings here between High Accolade, Dubai Success and Orange Touch, and of these we will side with Dubai Success. The Barry Hills-trained selection has already won at Group 3 level and has proven that he likes this track. His latest run, when stepped up to two miles, can probably be ignored and, as long as he is not inconvenienced by today's going, looks to hold leading claims in this contest. High Accolade has served connections well over the years, winning three times at Group level and being just touched off in the St Leger. Given the fact that he will handle the going and can run well fresh, he has to be seriously considered, although his stable has yet to hit form this season. Orange Touch looked progressive last season, winning at Listed level, and there is no reason to think he will not be at least as good this time around. Mazuna has been found wanting since winning at Group 3 level in September but, like just about all of the others, has to improve by six or seven pounds, at least, to trouble what we see as the principals if they run to near their best form. And of these, we will give the vote to Dubai Success.
High Accolade 3-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led 4f out, narrowly headed 2f out, regained lead final 100 yards, driven out, won at Ascot 1m 4f Grp 3 (A1) gf in Sept beating Self Defense (9-0) by a nk, 9 ran.
Orange Touch (GER) 9-2 (9-8) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened from 2f out, 8th of 13, 12l behind Vinnie Roe (9-8) at Curragh 1m 6f Grp 1 gd in Sept.
Mazuna (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Always in rear, 11th of 13, 49l behind Day Flight (8-11) at Newbury 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Compton Bolter (IRE) 3-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, switched left over 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 4f stk (2) gs beating Midas Way (8-10) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Dubai Success 9-4jt-fav (8-13) Towards rear, good headway over 4f out to chase leaders, soon ridden along and one pace final 2f, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Alcazar (8-13) at Lingfield 2m Grp 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Gulf (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Held up in 6th, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 5th of 7, 8l behind Barolo (9-10) at Salisbury 1m 6f stk (C2) gd in Sept.
Hawridge Prince 20-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 8, 10l behind Weightless (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Howle Hill (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, weakening when short of room 2f out, last of 14, 14l behind Eccentric (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f lst stk (A1) pol in Mar.
Wolfe Tone (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 2f out, soon no extra, 3rd of 4, 10l behind Cairdeas (9-0) at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 3 sft.
Albinus 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, led briefly and hung badly right from 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 4l behind Sights On Gold (9-2) at Newbury 1m 3f Grp 3 (A1) gf in Sept.
Lost Soldier Three (IRE) 8-11fav (8-12) Held up, pushed along over 7f out, ridden and effort over 3f out, soon no impression, 4th of 7, 5l behind Tungsten Strike (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 6f 3yo lst stk (A1) gf in Sept.
