ENEMY has failed to build on an earlier third in the Group 3 Sagaro Stakes at Ascot early in the year and has undergone wind surgery since well beaten in the Ebor at York. But he’s clear at the weights in this and should have the measure of Solent Gateway. The latter has also had a wind operation having placed in the Northumberland Plate here back in June while Unbridled Power has no chance on these terms though is guaranteed prize money.
Enemy 33-1 (9-12) Towards rear, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 14th of 20, 11 1/4l behind Trawlerman (9-4) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Solent Gateway (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Led, headed halfway, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, dist behind Master Milliner (9-1) at Goodwood 2m 4f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Unbridled Power (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Steadied and switched left start, held up in 5th, pushed along as pace lifted over 2f out, plugged on in remote 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Stonking (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f stks (5) pol in Nov.
