led, steadied pace, headed over 4f out, led again over 3f out, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, comfortable
close up, effort well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked winner, not handle bend 5f out, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, weakened, hung left, looked reluctant approaching final furlong
in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden, headway over 1f out, went 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner
towards rear, headway from 3f out, ridden 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, soon one pace
chased leading pair, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never nearer
There is little to choose between the trio of Altimatum, Block Party and SABI STAR on official BHA ratings with only 2lbs between them but the last mentioned should appreciate the return to a faster surface having run well when a close third on soft ground at Newmarket last time and John Gosden's colt looks the one to be on. The two newcomers in the race, David Simcock's Secret Desert and Walter Swinburn's Rinky Dink Lady are likely to do better over further and of more interest may be Brian Meehan's Highland Lassie, who ran better over course and distance last time than she had done on her debut. Miskin Flyer showed improved form stepping up to seven furlongs at Wolverhampton last time but he is not certain to stay the extra furlong today. Ralph Beckett's Kimberley Rocks has been fairly well held in both starts so far and of more interest may be Altimatum. Paul Cole's colt would have every chance if able to run up to the form that he showed when second at Brighton two starts ago but he has disappointed in starts either side of that. Roger Charlton's Block Party has run well in both starts this term and he has solid claims for a stable in good form but Sabi Star should appreciate the return to faster ground and he is marginally preferred.
Annan Rock (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, never on terms, 6th of 10, 16l behind Captain Jacksparra (9-8) at Lingfield 1m clm stks (6) pol.
Block Party 9-2 (9-4) Prominent, chased winner over 6f out, ridden over 1f out, wandered inside final furlong, strong challenge towards finish, just denied on the nod, 2nd of 8, ns behind Celtic Change (9-12) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Grand Pere 50-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, held up in 6th, ridden and no progress final 3f, 7th of 9, 27l behind Almuktahem (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Sabi Star 11-2 (9-3) Led until over 1f out, soon faded, 3rd of 16, 10l behind Splendorinthegrass (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd.
Secret Desert Dubai Destination colt out of Lady Bankes.
Countrystyle Lass (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Slowly away and always in rear, 11th of 12, 19l behind Applause (9-3) at Windsor 1m (5) gf.
Highland Lassie (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, not much room on bend over 5f out, pushed along, one pace and no impression final 2f, 6th of 12, 11l behind Applause (9-3) at Windsor 1m (5) gf.
Kimberley Rocks (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly away, behind, pushed along 3f out, effort on far rail and kept on one pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 10l behind Applause (9-3) at Windsor 1m (5) gf.
Miskin Flyer 66-1 (8-12) Mid-division 4f out, 5th entering straight, never nearer, 4th of 12, 4l behind Pressing Matters (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Rinky Dink Lady (IRE) Tiger Hill filly out of Glady Starlet.
Altimatum (USA) 7-2 (9-2) Mid-division on inside, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 11l behind Directorship (9-2) at Sandown 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Douchkette (FR) 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, 15th of 16, 25l behind Splendorinthegrass (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd.
