made all, pushed along over 2f out, pressed briefly inside final 2f, came easily clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, unchallenged
chased winner throughout, ridden inside final 2f, well held and no impression over 1f out
slowly into stride and went left start, ran green and outpaced in rear, pushed along halfway, never any chance
A shootout between the top two and not an easy choice. The ex-Godolphin KARUOKA has delivered solid accounts for current connections and ran really well here last time when only reeled in late on by a Varian hotpot with the rest of the field beaten off eight lengths or more. She's yet to tackle this sprint trip but 6f should suit based on that evidence though the filly is only a marginal preference. Conflict has less miles on the clock - and possibly greater improvement to offer - and may have run into a useful newcomer in Time Step last time, although it wasn't the strongest of maidens overall. Topofthetrifle is best watched on debut.
Conflict (IRE) 4-5fav (9-7) Went left start, tracked leaders after 1f, pushed along halfway, ridden to press winner inside final furlong, stayed on one pace, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Time Step (9-7) at Ffos Las 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Karuoka 15-2 (9-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Leuven Power (9-4) at Salisbury 7f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Topofthetrifle (IRE) Galileo Gold filly out of Pretty Pebble.