chased leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace and no chance with front pair final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on but no pace of winner
green in rear, ridden and struggling halfway
led to 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, soon in touch, headway 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
Alsadeek is fancied to land this opener ahead of Redsensor and Cotton Reel. John Dunlop's colt made a pleasing debut at Goodwood back in June when staying on for a never-nearer second. He was not given a hard time on that day and did all that was asked of him very willingly. He will probably get further in time but he shapes as if he can win over this trip as a two-year-old and is fancied to do so today. Redsensor's second run at Salisbury is his best effort to date but the form looks fairly average, whilst his follow up run at York wasn't a disaster and he can reach the frame today. Flowing Cape's debut effort at York was full of promise, especially given the fact that he was squeezed for room at a crucial point. He must be on anyone's shortlist, whilst there are plenty of interesting newcomers to be wary of. Richard Hannon's pair of newcomers need a market check, whilst Paul Cole knows how to ready a newcomer and he saddles Cotton Reel. A 48,000 guineas son of Cape Cross, he is related to several two-year-old winners and should go well. A tough race, and the betting will provide some clues, however we will stick with Alsadeek as the selection.
Alsadeek (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Held up, short of room from over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind King's Icon (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Cotton Reel Cape Cross colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Sakaka.
Flowing Cape (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Went right start, towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Captain Macarry (9-1) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Last of The Line Efisio colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m4f including top-class 7f-1m winner Danseuse Du Soir.
Lord Sandicliffe (IRE) Spartacus colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Redsensor 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 6l behind Moynahan (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Aug.
Stimulation (IRE) Choisir colt, half-brother to 7f-1m2f winner Desert Cristal.
Tiepie Tomba colt out of 5f-7f winner Contrary Mary.
Commander Cave (USA) Tale Of The Cat colt, half-brother to 7f-1m winner Shy Glance.
Fly In Johnny (IRE) Fasliyev colt out of 7f winner Goodness Gracious.
Opera Prince 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly, last of 10, 31l behind Alfathaa (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf.
