slowly into stride, outpaced in rear far side, never dangerous
in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no chance with winner
tracked leaders near side until weakened 2f out
tracked leader near side, kept on from over 1f out but no chance with far side group final furlong
in touch near side until halfway, soon weakened
chased leader far side until weakened over 1f out
started slowly, always outpaced in rear, tailed off
led near side group, on terms until no chance with far side inside final furlong
always behind far side
raced near side, behind, never dangerous final 2f
in touch far side, headway to lead 1f out, soon clear easily
tracked leaders far side, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
behind far side, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous
led far side until headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
As ever the market should offer most clues but we will side with the claims of Scarlet Flyer over Eversden and Bling. Scarlet Flyer finished third when unfancied for a Windsor six furlong event on debut. On the face of it, that form didn't look too hot but it was more the manner that he went about his business once the penny dropped, that caught our eyes. If the penny has dropped, he is the one they all have to beat. Eversden comes here in preference to a hot maiden at Newbury on Saturday. Trainer Clive Cox is having something of a quiet season but the booking of Philip Robinson (who has a 40% strike rate for the trainer this term) is encouraging. Bling holds an entry in the Newmarket October Auction Stakes. A 20 000 guinea son of Mark of Esteem, he is related to a number of juvenile winners. Savannah Pride was sent off favourite for a Windsor maiden a couple of weeks ago. He looked to have an easier target at Lingfield over 6f on his latest start but looked pretty one paced in the finish. Kingsgate Prince is much better than his most recent all-weather form suggests. He had to be snatched up at a vital stage in that race and will be staying on here this afternoon. Prince Rama looked to be in need of the run when debuting at Windsor last month. The form of that race has not worked out too well so the market is best watched. Of the remainder, Patavian Prince showed a likeable attitude on debut at Beverley. There was no disgrace in being beaten by more experienced runners but that excuse cannot be used today. A tough opener to mull over but Scarlet Flyer is our selection.
King's Charter (USA) Red Ransom colt out of an unraced mare from a very speedy family.
Eversden (USA) Red Ransom colt, half-brother to winning milers Who's First and Who's Cozy.
James Street (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Always outpaced and behind, 11th of 15, 10l behind Advanced (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Sunny King (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, effort and every chance 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards, 4th of 10, 2l behind Hill of Grace (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Prince Rama 8-1 (9-0) Slowly away, headway when not much room approaching final furlong, kept on steadily inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Charlie Tokyo (8-9) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Bling Mark of Esteem gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Bluff.
Patavium Prince (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 2l behind Alugat (8-7) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf.
Prince of Medina Fraam gelding, brother to 6f winner Crown Of Medina.
Scarlet Flyer (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Dwelt, behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace chasing leading pair final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind The Snatcher (9-3) at Windsor 6f nov aut stk (5) gd in Jun.
Sharp Stanley (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Behind, outpaced from 3f out, soon in rear, 9th of 10, 13l behind Cnoc Na Gaoithe (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Knickerless (IRE) Fayruz filly, sister to two winning sprinters, half-sister to others.
Wake Up Maggie (IRE) Xaar filly out of winning miler Kalagold.
Dora's Green Rambling Bear filly out of 5f-7f winner Compradore.
Savannah Pride (IRE) 5-1 (8-5) Chased leaders halfway, not pace to challenge, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 8l behind The London Gang (8-10) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
Whisper Inthe Wind (IRE) 20-1 (8-1) Led stands side after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 3l behind Lady Cree (8-10) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gd.
Bellabelini (IRE) Bertolini filly out of a moderate racemare.
