made all, driven 2f out, in command over 1f out, stayed on strongly
held up in 6th, ridden 3f out, outpaced final 2f
close up, disputing 4th, pushed along 4f out, hanging left and chased winner 2f out until approaching final furlong, soon one pace under pressure
held up last, ridden and no response over 2f out, soon beaten
tracked winner until driven along 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up, disputing 4th, switched right to chase winner under pressure approaching final furlong, no impression
took keen hold, tracked leaders in 3rd, driven along over 2f out, soon beaten
Nonrunner
A terrific listed event, thought good enough for Aidan O'Brien to send a runner and we will take the hint and select Briolette to beat Red Peony and Polar Jem. This filly is certainly not one of the stable stars, but has shown plenty of ability in Group company, including a recent third behind Ouija Board at Newmarket. That form has already been given a boost and Briolette looks the one to beat today. Polar Jem was back in sixth ion that occasion so has a bit to find with the selection, but he does hold strong claims on previous form this campaign. Red Peony is progressing nicely and landed a very competitive handicap at York last time. She is stepping up in class but should be capable of getting involved in the finish. Whirly Bird, is also on the upgrade and looks the pick of the others, but class should tell here and Briolette has plenty.
Polar Jem 33-1 (9-0) Led until over 7f out, remained promenent, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 10l behind Ouija Board (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept.
Idealistic (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (10-10) Held up behind leaders, pushed along over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at York 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Countrywide Luck (10-0) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Whirly Bird 9-2fav (9-2) Held up in mid-division, headway to chase leader 2f out, led over 1f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong, won at Newbury 1m 3f hcp (4) gf in Sept beating Spear Thistle (8-6) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Briolette (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Held up, pulled hard, hampered over 8f out, headway over 2f out, soon edged right, chased winner over 1f out, kept on well, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Ouija Board (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept.
Fuerta Ventura (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Prominent, 4th halfway, 3rd and ridden entering straight, 4th and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Right Key (8-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 6f lst stk (1) gd in Aug.
Red Peony 5-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong, won at York 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Ebtikaar (8-7) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Shared Dreams 17-2 (8-6) Tracked leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon headed and no extra, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Asawer (8-6) at Yarmouth 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) gf in Sept.
Tarandot (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Held up and keen, lost place over 2f out, 8th of 10, 11l behind Kastoria (9-4) at York 1m 4f lst fll stk (1) gf in Aug.