prominent and led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened and eased
behind, headway approaching final furlong, not clear run inside final furlong, switched right, kept on well, better for race
in touch, effort and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
led until over 4f out, remainded prominent until weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
outpaced and behind, headway over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, never nearer
held up, effort halfway, never dangerous
mid-division, headway 2f out, quickened up and edged left approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on well
in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt and hampered start, always behind
went left start, chased leaders, effort approaching final furlong, soon weakened
A classy maiden and from a shortlist of Sweet Kiss, Alsadeek and Flowing Cape, it is the last-named who receives the nomination. Reg Hollinshead's charge has only been beaten a length or so on his two starts to date and has shaped with plenty of promise. This son of Cape Cross shouldn't be put out if the rain comes, and gets our vote. Dunn' O, Lord Sandicliffe and The Lady Granuaile should all come on for their first outings and each therefore rates a big danger, along with Prohibit who makes his turf debut. Mansii has shaped with plenty of promise but is starting to look a little hard to win with, so of more interest may be Alsadeek. John Dunlop's colt has run two good races to date and should once again go well, although the feeling is that he may not be winning until seen over a longer trip. Sweet Kiss also shapes like a stayer but taking a drop in class he cannot be dismissed lightly, however it is Flowing Cape who gets the nod.
Alsadeek (IRE) 7-4fav (9-3) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Stimulation (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Bishopbriggs (USA) Victory Gallop colt, half-brother to several winners including the useful Montgomery's Arch.
Dunn'o (IRE) 9-4 (9-2) Prominent, ridden 2f out, ran on behind winner final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Max One Two Three (8-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Flowing Cape (IRE) 17-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Stimulation (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Lord Sandicliffe (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders for 4f, 6th of 8, 9l behind Stimulation (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Mafioso 9-2 (9-3) Jumped right at start, soon chased along, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 18l behind Bespoke Boy (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Mansii 3-1fav (9-7) Led to 4f out, chased leader until hung right on bend 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Geoffdaw (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sept.
Prohibit 6-5fav (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 14, 3l behind Sky Dive (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Reve Vert (FR) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden halfway, never nearer, 10th of 14, 9l behind Suzi's Decision (8-1) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Sept.
Slugger O'Toole Intikhab colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m.
Topazes 12-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden halfway, soon weakened, last of 11, 19l behind Manassas (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Westwood Dawn 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, keen and soon in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 9, 46l behind Oasis Wind (8-12) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Sweet Kiss (USA) 12-1 (8-12) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 12, 12l behind Spacious (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 20-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Fitzroy Crossing (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
