2nd in group of three on far rail, led 5f out, switched left to main group centre to near side halfway, headed 2f out, chased leader, ridden and sustained challenge inside final furlong, stayed on to lead final 110 yards
dwelt and squeezed out start, behind in main group, never a factor
3rd in group of three far side, left alone and prominent overall halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace of leading duo in main group
raced in main group centre to near side, prominent, hung right 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up towards rear in main group, never involved
off the pace in last pair in main group, never on terms
prominent in main group, ridden and weakened over 2f out
went right start, chased leaders in main group, led overall 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and outstayed final 110 yards, lost 2nd post
overall leader in group of three far side, switched left to main group 5f out, remained prominent, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd post, not reach winner
Unlike in the second division, most of these have racecourse experience but Ascending appears to be going backwards and was behind both Borntobealeader and Everyday last time at Newbury. WARHOL was a little disappointing here on his second start after a promising fifth at Newbury in June in a race that’s worked out well. However, he was still showing signs of inexperience and a rest since may have benefited the Belardo colt. Ascot winner Wanees has obvious claims if handling the easier ground, despite a penalty, while Oasis Gift’s dam has produced useful winners with both of her offspring to so far race so he is worth a market check.
Wanees 10-3 (9-2) Dwelt, slightly hampered start, took a strong hold in chasing pack, ridden over 2f out, pressed leaders over 1f out, led 110 yards, kept on well, won at Ascot 7f stks (4) gf in Sep beating Alotaibi (9-8) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Appearing 33-1 (9-5) Slowly away, held up, pushed along 3f out, soon beaten, last of 10, 13l behind Altraif (9-5) at Kempton 7f stks (4) pol in Sep.
Ascending (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, unable to get on terms, stayed on same pace, 6th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Koy Koy (9-5) at Newbury 7f stks (4) gd in Sep.
Borntobealeader (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, carried slightly right inside final furlong, stayed on, went 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 6 1/2l behind Koy Koy (9-5) at Newbury 7f stks (4) gd in Sep.
Buachaill (IRE) Gregorian gelding out of Anazah.
Everyday 50-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance with winner, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 6 1/2l behind Koy Koy (9-5) at Newbury 7f stks (4) gd in Sep.
Game Nation (IRE) 80-1 (9-5) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and lost place over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Migdam (9-1) at Kempton 1m stks (4) pol in Sep.
User Kindly 7-2 (9-2) Raced freely and ridden prominently, ridden inside 2f, outpaced and weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 15 1/2l behind Jack Darcy (9-0) at Salisbury 1m stks (5) gd in Sep.
Warhol (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Chased leaders out wide, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 18 3/4l behind Seattle King (9-5) at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Jun.
Zulu Tracker (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Sweating, reluctant to load, slowly away in rear, pushed along halfway, never a factor, 6th of 7, 10 3/4l behind Scarlet Dancer (9-5) at Chester 6f stks (4) gs in Sep.
Oasis Gift Oasis Dream colt out of Siren's Gift.
