in touch, ridden along over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, not reach winner
in touch, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong
jumped left at start, soon in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
made all, shaken up over 1f out, driven and kept on gamely final furlong
behind and soon chased along, never a factor
chased leaders, effort halfway, soon beaten
This year's 'Horn Blower' can go to Prime Delivery ahead of Lakeman. The last-named has plenty to find on official ratings, however he handles this ground well and so cannot be discounted with more rain forecast. The selection however sets the standard from a form point of view and drops in class today. He wasn't beaten too far in Group Two company at HQ earlier in the season and with the drop in trip in his favour he can get back to winning ways. Zuzu is unexposed, as is Deadly Secret; the latter was only beaten by three lengths in a Group Two last time and must be afforded utmost respect if handling the ground. The newcomers may be pretty decent if they are making their debuts in this race, however we will stick with Prime Delivery.
Deadly Secret (USA) 9-1 (9-0) Chased winner, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Firth of Fifth (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Jul.
Lakeman (IRE) 15-8fav (9-2) Close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Mazzola (9-7) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Prime Delivery (USA) 5-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Talking Hands (9-2) at Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jul.
Zuzu (IRE) 7-4 (8-12) Raced far side, made all, ridden clear over 1f out, in command after, won at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jul beating Master Rooney (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Danderdandan Fraam colt out of 1m-1m2f winner Heneseys Leg.
Miss Thippawan (USA) Street Cry filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 6f-1m.