ARCTIC looks worth chancing in suitably chilly weather. Tracey Collins was last seen in June at the Curragh on quick ground but all of his juvenile runs suggest that this testing ground will suit and he did slam this year's Nunthorpe winner, Sole Power, by five lengths last July. Lady Of The Desert is a fascinating addition to the line-up following her saunter in the Diadem Stakes with the drop in trip unlikely to worry, whilst Swiss Diva has blossomed since racing in this country and she seems to have gelled with jockey Ioritz Mendizabal; this however is the acid test. Rose Blossom is a quick filly but the ground might blunt her speed, so bigger dangers lurk in the form of the experienced War Artist and recent soft ground winners Amico Fritz and Planet Five. Last-year's winner Total Gallery is also of interest along with the hold-up star Marchand D'Or and home challengers Mar Adentro and Bluster.
Blue Jack 7-1 (9-3) Never a factor, 13th of 15, 7l behind Astrophysical Jet (8-12) at Curragh 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Aug.
Bluster (FR) 16-1 (8-11) 2nd of 14, 2l behind Swiss Diva (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 5f Grp 3 (1) sft in Sep.
Mar Adentro (FR) 18-1 (8-11) 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Swiss Diva (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 5f Grp 3 (1) sft in Sep.
Total Gallery (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and ran on entering final furlong, not able to reach leaders, no impression close home, 6th of 15, 2l behind Astrophysical Jet (8-13) at Newbury 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sep.
Prohibit 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Astrophysical Jet (8-13) at Newbury 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sep.
Marchand D'or (FR) 4-1 (9-2) 9th of 14, 5l behind Swiss Diva (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 5f Grp 3 (1) sft in Sep.
Moorhouse Lad 14-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, weakened final 100 yards, 6th of 9, 3l behind Prohibit (9-9) at Doncaster 5f listed stks (1) gd in Sep.
Chopouest (FR) 16-1 (8-11) 13th of 14, 16l behind Swiss Diva (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 5f Grp 3 (1) sft in Sep.
Mister Hughie (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Hampered soon after start, outpaced, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 9th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Astrophysical Jet (8-13) at Newbury 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sep.
Planet Five (USA) 12-1 (9-2) 10th of 15, 7l behind Regal Parade (9-2) at Deauville(FR) 6f Grp 1 (1) gs in Aug.
Arctic (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden from halfway, soon no impression, 10th of 12, 12l behind Glamorous Spirit (9-2) at Curragh 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Amico Fritz (GER) 5-1 (9-4) won at Baden-Baden(GER) 6f Grp 2 (1) sft in Aug beating Contat (9-4) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
War Artist (AUS) 9-2 (9-4) 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Swiss Diva (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 5f Grp 3 (1) sft in Sep.
Judge 'n Jury 25-1 (9-7) Chased leaders centre, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 18th of 22, 10l behind Poet's Place (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Prime Defender 16-1 (9-3) Led narrowly stands side group to over 2f out, soon driven and outpaced, weakened final furlong, 12th of 13, 10l behind Markab (9-3) at Haydock 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Sep.
Lady Of The Desert (USA) 4-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders going well, went 2nd inside final 2f, soon switched left to rails and squeezed through over 1f out, led entering final furlong, soon quickened clear, ran on strongly, won at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in Sep beating Dalghar (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Rose Blossom 5-1 (9-8) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Prohibit (9-9) at Doncaster 5f listed stks (1) gd in Sep.
Swiss Diva 5-2fav (8-11) won at Longchamp(FR) 5f Grp 3 (1) sft in Sep beating Bluster (8-11) by 2l, 14 ran.
Poppet's Treasure 14-1 (8-7) 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Swiss Diva (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 5f Grp 3 (1) sft in Sep.
Piccadilly Filly (IRE) 100-1 (9-6) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Sole Power (9-9) at York 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug.
Gilt Edge Girl 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong until no extra final 75 yards, 6th of 15, 2l behind Astrophysical Jet (8-13) at Newbury 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sep.