soon pushed along in rear, never dangerous
dwelt, held up, headway 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
held up, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ran on
reared start, held up in touch, switched left over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong
headway to join winner halfway, ridden and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
went left start, keen, close up, over 4f
made all, ridden and ran on
bumped start, prominent over 4f
held up and never near leaders
held up, never near leaders
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Patavellian is taken to come out on top over a decent bunch of speedsters such as The Tatling, Baron's Pit and improver Presto Shinko. The latter has in fact been on a roll, adding to a couple of earlier handicap wins by gaining his biggest success to date in the Ayr Gold Cup. He was given a great ride by Seb Sanders that day though and Alan Munro may find it tough to repeat the feat as Richard Hannon tests his four-year-old's ability against Group animals. The best of them on this occasion may well be Patavellian whose yard have been mopping up big-race events of late with the likes of Blue Monday and Avonbridge, and this course and distance winner looks all set for a big run. The former Stewards Cup winner captured the Group 1 Prix de l'Abbaye two years ago, and was not far behind stablemate Avonbridge in this year's renewal, so will not be phased by today's opposition, that's for sure. Any rain that falls will increase his chances, but even so Patavellian sets the standard. The Tatling seldom wins over six furlongs and he was a place behind the selection at Longchamp, while Baron's Pit caused a surprise when landing the Group 2 Diadem last time and should not be discounted. Moss Vale looks held by a few of these on various outings this term, and for the winner we return to Patavellian.
The Kiddykid (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Prominent, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 8l behind Arakan (8-12) at Goodwood 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept.
The Tatling (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Headway halfway, chance 1f out, no extra, 6th of 17, 2l behind Avonbridge (9-11) at Longchamp 5f Grp 1 (1) gs.
Azarole (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 8l behind Court Masterpiece (9-0) at Goodwood 7f Grp 2 (1) gs in Jul.
Baltic King 12-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Baron's Pit (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in Sept.
Moss Vale (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Baron's Pit (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in Sept.
Patavellian (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Rear, headway 2f out, nearest finish, 5th of 17, 2l behind Avonbridge (9-11) at Longchamp 5f Grp 1 (1) gs.
Quito (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 7l behind Baron's Pit (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in Sept.
Welsh Emperor (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon hung left and saddle slipped, weakened and eased final furlong, last of 8, 16l behind Indian Maiden (8-13) at Chester 6f lst stk (1) gd in Jul.
Camacho 9-1 (8-13) Raced far side, chased leaders over 4f, 10th of 19, 7l behind Pastoral Pursuits (9-5) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gs in Jul.
Tony James (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Missed break, some late headway, never in contention, 11th of 15, 8l behind Shamardal (9-2) at Longchamp 1m Grp 1 (1) sft in May.
Tremar 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders over 5f, 8th of 9, 17l behind Indesatchel (9-0) at Newbury 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Goldeva 66-1 (8-11) Mid-division, weakened well over 1f out, last of 13, 9l behind Baron's Pit (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in Sept.
Baron's Pit 20-1 (9-0) Always prominent, hard ridden over 1f out, ran on under pressure to lead strides, won at Newmarket 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in Sept beating Fayr Jag (9-0) by a nk, 13 ran.
Presto Shinko (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up far side group, headway from 1f out, disputed lead final furlong, all out to lead close home, won at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sept beating Fonthill Road (9-4) by a shd, 27 ran.
