chased leader, ridden 3f out, gradually weakened
made all, ridden 2f out, ran on well
chased leaders, keen, ridden 2f out, weakened
midfield, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on, just denied
Runaholic has been beaten a head at Thirsk on his last couple of starts but a couple of these may improve past him. Blue Universe finished strongly at Kempton having lost his position turning for home but CONNEMARA COAST finished behind a subsequent winner when third at Ascot on his debut and Richard Hughes’ colt may prove the one to side with. Prince of Zenda is related to a host of winners and is a newcomer to note.
Blue Universe (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) In rear, pushed along when detached over 3f out, headway into midfield over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Lord Uhtred (9-4) at Kempton 7f stks (4) pol in Sep.
Connemara Coast 13-2 (9-4) Chased leaders on rail, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind U S S Constitution (9-4) at Ascot 7f stks (4) gd in Sep.
Omniking (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Went left start, pulled hard towards rear, some headway out wide and ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 10, 13 3/4l behind One Nation (9-7) at Sandown 7f stks (3) gd in Jul.
Prince of Zenda Kingman colt out of Priceless Jewel.
Runaholic (IRE) 11-10fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, shaken up over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon good headway, made sustained challenge inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 10, hd behind Mystic Pearl (9-2) at Thirsk 7f stks (4) gd in Sep.
True Legend (IRE) 80-1 (9-4) Held up, struggling over 2f out, never in contention, 6th of 9, 8 1/2l behind He's A Monster (9-4) at Chelmsford City 7f stks (5) pol in Sep.