steadied start, held up towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never able to challenge
mid-division, on outside, weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, not clear run over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, hung right inside final furlong, never on terms
dwelt, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
awkward start, in touch, headway over 1f out, led over 1f out, edged right, headed inside final furlong, kept on
led until over 1f out, faded final furlong
Zaajer made a promising start behind Bathsheba Bay over 7f here at the start of the month. He’ll know more today and the extra furlong will suit as he’s a half-brother to useful winning miler Convergence. John Gosden holds a strong hand, however, with Newmarket sixth Crossed Baton and CASSINI. It’s the latter who looks the one to be on given he was slowly away and ran green behind the odds-on Dubhe here on debut but was staying on nicely once the penny dropped. He’s closely related to Cunco, who won the Classic Trial here in the spring. Global Style may do better in handicaps but Mekong and Institution are newcomers worth monitoring.
Baasha Havana Gold colt out of Tawaasul.
Cassini (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Slowly away in touch towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, one pace and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Dubhe (9-5) at Sandown 1m mdn stks (5) sft in Aug.
Compass Point 66-1 (9-2) Dwelt, switched right start, always in rear, 9th of 13, 15 1/4l behind Radio Source (9-2) at Lingfield 7f stks (5) gs in Aug.
Crossed Baton 8-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Roaring Lion (9-2) at Newmarket 1m stks (4) gs in Aug.
Diocletian (IRE) Camelot colt out of Saturday Girl.
Global Style (IRE) 10-3fav (9-5) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders on inside, ridden and went 2nd approaching final furlong, no chance with winner, lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 8, 5 1/2l behind Lynwood Gold (9-5) at Epsom 1m 1f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.
House Edge Nathaniel colt out of Bezique.
Institution (IRE) Zoffany colt out of Became.
Kabrit (IRE) Mastercraftsman colt out of Twinkling Ice.
Mekong Frankel colt out of Ship's Biscuit.
Ocean Side 40-1 (9-5) Raced freely and short of room soon after start, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never on terms, 8th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Bathsheba Bay (9-5) at Sandown 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Sep.
Spice War Declaration Of War gelding out of Blast Furnace.
Stephensons Rocket (IRE) Teofilo colt out of Tipperary Honor.
Zaajer 4-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, kept on well, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Bathsheba Bay (9-5) at Sandown 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Sep.
Atomic Jack 25-1 (9-5) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 19 3/4l behind Bon Scotte (9-5) at Goodwood 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Aug.
