close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden and pressed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
close up, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on and held towards finish
close up, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
led, headed 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
Warwick winner COLONIAL had been making good progress until caught close home by today's rival Chilworth Lad in slow ground at Newbury last time. He's slightly better off at the weights here, but today's faster going is the more important factor, and the Godolphin colt is fancied to reverse running and come out best on this occasion. Doncaster Rover won a Listed race at York in August when just getting the better of the re-opposing Majestic Myles. However, both have been well beaten since, the latter in the Ayr Gold Cup a fortnight ago. High Standing also finished down the field at Ayr but today's race should be run to suit and he's not easily dismissed.
Doncaster Rover (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Outpaced and always towards rear, 11th of 16, 8l behind Dream Ahead (9-1) at Haydock 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Sep.
Chilworth Lad 8-1 (8-13) Held up last, switched right and headway over 2f out, went 2nd inside final 2f, quickened to challenge over 1f out, soon ridden to lead, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Newbury 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gs in Sep beating Colonial (9-2) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Majestic Myles (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Chased leaders far side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong, 13th of 26, 9l behind Our Jonathan (9-6) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Colonial (IRE) 9-4 (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner approaching final furlong, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Chilworth Lad (8-13) at Newbury 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gs in Sep.
High Standing (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders far side, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, never on terms, 12th of 26, 9l behind Our Jonathan (9-6) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) sft in Sep.