made all, ridden over 2f out, driven out
held up mid-division on outer, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, driven along well over 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up in touch, hampered when weakening over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
fly jumped start, held up towards rear, headway and mid-division halfway, soon ridden, switched right over 1f out, stayed on strongly to take 2nd towards finish
slowly away, always behind, tailed off over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over halfway, weakened 2f out
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-divison, ridden over halfway, no extra final furlong
behind, ridden, headway over 2f out, never dangerous
in touch, keen, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden well over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, outpaced, never dangerous
slowly away, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
Easy Target has solid claims on the pick of his form but Bryan Smart's colt may struggle under his big weight in a contest that has traditionally gone to a horse carrying less than 9st so preference is for Vive Les Rouges, with New Jersey rated the pick of the remainder. The selection is less exposed than most of these after just three starts and Chris Wall's filly has shown improved form in each start, latterly when chasing home Fashion Rocks in a Listed race at Salisbury. Given the possibility of further improvement, she looks worth a wager. Jamie Osborne's Mr Keppel has won each of his last three starts, the last two in nurseries, but may find this represents too big a step up in class. Howard Johnson's Art Advisor has been highly tried in recent outings and could be of interest, particularly if able to reproduce the form shown when second to Winker Watson in the Norfolk Stakes. Richard Fahey's Broken Applause is another worthy of a mention but a bigger threat is likely to come from Kevin Ryan's New Jersey who has been highly tried of late. Vive Les Rouges has plenty going for her though and she is preferred.
Dubai Dynamo 11-2 (8-11) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well, won at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sept beating Perfect Act (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Easy Target (FR) 9-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, never on terms, 5th of 6, 3l behind Dark Angel (9-1) at Newbury 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept.
Kinout (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra, 5th of 12, 3l behind Cape Vale (9-1) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Sept.
Lindoro 66-1 (9-0) Held up, behind leaders stands side, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 22, 3 1/2l behind Dream Eater (8-12) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Sept.
Mister Hardy 25-1 (8-12) Never better than mid-division stands side, 9th of 22, 5l behind Dream Eater (8-12) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Sept.
Mr Keppel (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, ran on strongly, won at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Sept beating Silver Wind (9-0) by 2l, 15 ran.
Art Advisor (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon outpaced, 7th of 8, 10l behind Sir Gerry (8-12) at York 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug.
Craggy Cat (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Chased leader, led over 1f out, kept on well, won at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept beating Russian Reel (9-7) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
New Jersey (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 8l behind Captain Gerrard (9-6) at Ayr 5f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in Sept.
Vhujon (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Led after 1f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Mr Keppel (8-10) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Sept.
Ben 11-4 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden, close up over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Really Really Wish (8-13) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Sept.
Captain Macarry (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 13l behind Spitfire (8-13) at Doncaster 6f 2yo stk (2) gf in Sept.
Broken Applause (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Chased leaders stands side, ridden and outpaced halfway, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Unilateral (8-12) at Ayr 6f 2yo fll (1) gs in Sept.
C'Mon You Irons (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) With leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, just held on, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Sept beating Bonny Rose (8-12) by a nk, 7 ran.
Cristal Clear (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Towards rear stands side, ridden over 2f out, edged left and kept on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 11, 5l behind Unilateral (8-12) at Ayr 6f 2yo fll (1) gs in Sept.
Fathsta (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 15, 7l behind Ibn Khaldun (9-4) at Ascot 7f 2yo hcp (3) gs in Sept.
Pelican Prince 11-1 (9-1) Behind, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, soon eased, 13th of 14, 12l behind Mr Keppel (8-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Sept.
Vive Les Rouges 11-1 (8-12) Pulled early and chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 2nd of 9, nk behind Fashion Rocks (8-12) at Salisbury 6f 2yo lst fll (1) gf in Sept.
Sinead of Aglish (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden halfway, soon outpaced, last of 4, 8l behind Dubai Princess (8-11) at Folkestone 6f nov stk (4) frm in Sept.
Kersaint (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 9l behind Dubai Dynamo (8-11) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sept.
Russian Reel 2-1fav (8-12) Dwelt start, outpaced, ridden and headway when no clear run over 1f out, and again entering final furlong, kept on, nearest at finish, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Know No Fear (7-12) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Sept.
Spitfire 25-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Doncaster 6f 2yo stk (2) gf in Sept beating Art Sale (8-11) by a nk, 10 ran.
Non Sucre (USA) 4-1 (9-3) With leader, led over 4f out, clear 2f out, soon ridden, edged right inside final furlong, won at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Aug beating Our Chairman (9-3) by a nk, 13 ran.
