with leader, every chance 2f out to over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, headway to challenge 2f out, stumbled over 1f out, driven, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
raced alone near side, joined far side group and effort over 2f out, no extra, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, effort 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
started slowly, behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on one pace
soon outpaced, in rear over 3f out, soon struggling
led narrowly to 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden to lead 2f out, stumbled over 1f out, recovered, ran on strongly final furlong, driven out
slowly into stride, behind, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge, kept on one pace
started very slowly, always in rear
slowly into stride, behind, ridden along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Not too much form to go on here and it may fall to the newcomer Pont des Soupirs, Ike Quebec and Unbreak My Heart could be the pick of the others. The Godolphin colt as you would expect, boasts a terrific pedigree. He is related to some very top sprinters in the United States and fetched 320 thousand guineas as a two-year-old. He will not have to be too special to land this prize and he gets our vote. Ike Quebec is improving with each run and was only just touched off at Lingfield last time out, another big run is expected. Unbreak My Heart is also starting to get the hang of things and doesn't have to improve much to figure in the finish this afternoon. Brave Prospector is another debutante to watch out for in the betting but on this accaion we will side with Pont des Supirs.
Balata 16-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden to chase the winner over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Suzi's Decision (8-1) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Sept.
Brave Prospector Oasis Dream colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f-7f including smart 5f-7f winner Welsh Emperor.
Cotton Reel 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 6l behind Stimulation (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Dickie Valentine Diktat gelding, brother to 5f winner Hasty Passion, half-brother to winners on the flat and over jumps.
Fly In Johnny (IRE) Fasliyev colt out of 7f winner Goodness Gracious.
My Flame Cool Jazz colt out of winning hurdler Suselja.
Pont des Soupirs (USA) Harlan's Holiday colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Gypsy Chief.
Unbreak My Heart (IRE) 11-8 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, staying on same pace when not clear inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Writingonthewall (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Sept.
Hawa Khana (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Chased winner 4f, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 9l behind Street Star (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Sept.
Miss Phoebe (IRE) Catcher In The Rye filly out of 6f-1m winner Stroke of Six.
Queens Mantle Bold Edge filly, half-sister to 5f winner Blues Princess.
So Glamorous Diktat filly, half-sister to several winners from 5f-1m.
Ike Quebec (FR) 4-5fav (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, driven and headed close home, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Then 'n Now (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Aug.
