led after 1f, headed over 3f out, ridden to lead again over 1f out, headed towards finish
slowly into stride, pushed along to track leaders, lost place after 1f, kept on same pace from over 1f out
close up early, held up and keen, staying on with not much room final furlong, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
led for 1f, chased leaders, weakened 2f out
mid-division, not much room well over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish
chased ledaers, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
close up until lost place after 1 furlong, in rear, never dangerous
slowly into stride, pushed along towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace
Tiger Dream is taken to open his account at the expense of Mon Plaisir, Patkai and newcomer Etruscan. Tiger Dream is out to get the losses back after his very narrow defeat at Redcar a fortnight ago. Kevin Ryan's juvenile was sent off as favourite that day on the strength of an encouraging debut at Doncaster, but he hung badly and was worried out of it right on the line. An entry in the Racing Post Trophy was too ambitious, but he should have no difficulty making amends here, with the step back up in trip to help. Mon Plaisir also left the money in the bookies' satchels when fourth to Billion Dollar Kid at Folkestone, and should improve, but he may find conditions too fast. Patkai takes an immediate drop in grade after finishing sixth on his Sandown bow. Related to the likes of Islington, Greek Well and Hellenic on the dam's side, he holds an entry in next year's Vodafone Derby, and should be followed when upped in trip. Etruscan makes his debut for Godolphin, and he too is one to note over further in time on breeding, but for now we are happy to side with Tiger Dream who should be a lot sharper.
Etruscan (IRE) Selkirk colt, half-brother to 1m6f winner Merayaat.
High Stepping (USA) High Yield colt, half-brother to numerous winners, mainly up to a mile.
Hits Only Time 66-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, never a danger, 11th of 14, 11l behind Red Rumour (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Sept.
Just Rob Robellino colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Langham House 40-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden, headway and edged left over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous, 4th of 13, 10l behind Billion Dollar Kid (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Sept.
Love Dancer (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Outpaced and always behind, 8th of 11, 16l behind Vive Les Rouges (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Mon Plaisir (USA) 9-4fav (9-3) Chased winner until over 1f out, ridden, soon outpaced by leading pair, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Billion Dollar Kid (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Sept.
Patkai (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression, outpaced over 1f out, 6th of 9, 6l behind Hawaass (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
River Kent Fantastic Light gelding, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m2f.
Chaenomeles (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, never on terms, 7th of 9, 10l behind Honky Tonk Sally (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
Northgate Maisie Sugarfoot filly out of a moderate racemare.
Red Lily (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 13l behind Prince Desire (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Tiger Dream 4-7fav (9-3) In touch, ridden and hung left over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 11, shd behind Mazaaya (8-12) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
