raced keenly, prominent, chased winner over 3f out until 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased winner over 3f and again 2f out, no impression final furlong, lost 2nd post
soon pushed along in mid-division, never on terms
soon held up towards rear, struggling final 2f
slowly into stride and slightly hampered start, held up towards rear, stumbled slightly on inside over 3f out, edged right and progress over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd post, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, raced keenly, held up last, not clear run briefly well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
missed break, in rear, ridden 2f out, soon edged left, never on terms
pulled hard, mid-division, weakened over 2f out
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
switched left soon after start, made all, ridden clear final furlong
in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out
Baron Otto and Akbabend would appear to be the two to focus on here as far as the top prize is concerned. The likes of Whiskey Jack and Amber Sunset boast each-way claims. Preference is for Willie Haggas' runner as he shaped with considerable promise in the Newbury maiden that was won by subsequent Group 3 second Control Zone. It's unlikely that he'll meet anything with that ability here and Baron Otto can open his account. Mark Johnstons' runners always command respect and Derby entry Akbabend takes the eye on paper but may require more time. Whisky Jack has become disappointing although blinkers did stop the rot to some extent at Windsor last time. Amber Sunset and Queen Sally are two others that will have pretensions of filling minor places but it would be a surprise to see either lower the colours of BARON OTTO.
Baron Otto (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Slowly away, behind, not much room over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 5l behind Control Zone (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Whisky Jack 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Flintlock (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Akbabend Refuse To Bend colt, half-brother to 1m4f winner Akdara and flat and hurdles winner Akram.
Indian Blade (IRE) 33-1 (7-7) Bumped start, tracked leader, ridden halfway, soon weakened, last of 5, 23l behind Shampagne (9-10) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp (5) fbs in Jul.
Oriental Cavalier 14-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden along, headway on outer halfway, no extra final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Sharp Sovereign (8-9) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft in Sept.
Kingshill Prince Mark of Esteem gelding, half-brother to several winners.
Cabo Polonio (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Missed break, outpaced, always in rear, 8th of 10, 19l behind Eloquently (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Queen Sally (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Behind, headway over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 17, 8l behind Caledonia Princess (8-0) at Leicester 6f 2yo fll hcp (4) gd in Sept.
Seaquel 18-1 (8-12) Steadied start, settled in rear, always behind and outpaced over 2f out, 7th of 8, 6l behind Aqwaal (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Amber Sunset 100-1 (7-12) Went left leaving stalls, mid-division stands' side, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong, 8th of 28, 3l behind Penny's Gift (8-6) at Ascot 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Sept.
Ravine Rose 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and always behind, 11th of 14, 16l behind Latin Tinge (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo fll mdn aut (6) pol in Sept.
Duke's Emerald 50-1 (9-3) Slowly away and always behind, 10th of 11, 18l behind Mafaaz (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
