raced in rear but in touch, weakened well over 1f out
tracked leaders, awkward on bend over 3f out, effort over 1f out, not run on
started very slowly, held up in touch, headway over 1f out, soon ridden to challenge, kept on same pace
led, slow pace, quickened over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
tracked leader, driven to challenge over 1f out, led entering final furlong, soon in command, driven out
Lost Horizon is marginally preferred to Cabal at this stage, while Dazzled is another to keep tabs on for future reference. Dazzled ought to be suited by the trip and, as her yard is just winding things up a couple of notches, the daughter of Starcraft is worthy of consideration if the market speaks positively about her. James Fanshawe is noted for a patient approach with animals of this type and she is very much one to keep tabs on whatever happens today. Cabal makes her turf debut and may well improve for the switch in surfaces. Being by crack sprinter Kyllachy, she wouldn't be the most obvious contender to be suited by a mile on pedigree, though. Therefore, Lost Horizon gets the benefit of the doubt on this occasion. The daughter of Elusive City has shown mixed form so far but the ground might have just been too soft for her when she disappointed last time out. She is better judged on her Newbury second to Silver Rock, who was subsequently tried in a Group 2 at Newmarket. Admittedly the form is yet to really work out but, as it stands, it is best evidence available and suggests that Lost Horizon is capable of winning at this level.
Born To Frill 66-1 (8-9) Soon behind, last of 9, well behind Persian Sea (8-12) at Newcastle 7f fll mdn stks (5) gs in Jun '08.
Astrovenus 66-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, never nearer, 7th of 11, 10l behind London Stripe (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Cabal 13-8 (8-12) Led 1f, tracked leader, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Illustrious Prince (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Hathaway (IRE) 4-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, lost place over 4f out, 8th of 9, 16l behind The Blue Dog (8-9) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Lost Horizon (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon prominent, weakened 1f out, 12th of 16, 9l behind Qaraaba (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo stks (5) sft in Oct.
Dazzled Starcraft filly out of Morning After.