held up in rear, ridden and headway on inside over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
in touch, headway to chase leader over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 4f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and behind 6f out
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
keen in touch, effort 2f out, weakened 1f out
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, soon led, and ridden, headed well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
led, ridden 4f out, headed 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride towards rear, ridden 3f out, never troubled leaders
The trio for the shortlist are WORTH A KING, Fin Vin de Leu and Rose Row and the vote goes to Worth A King. The selection hails from the Sir Michael Stoute yard and he is looking to complete a hat-trick of successes today. He has won each of his last two starts with plenty in hand and he still looks to be one step ahead of the handicapper. Fin Vin de Leu would have claims on the pick of his form but he is a thorough stayer and he would be better served by a longer trip which would bring his obvious stamina into play. Rose Row is in really good form and she was only narrowly beaten by Bushy Dell over this course and distance last time and a reproduction of that effort would give her an obvious chance. On these terms she should be capable of reversing form with Bushy Dell tonight. Jadalee looks to have a little to find with some of the principles here, and we will stick with Worth A King as the pick.
Rose Row 8-1 (9-9) Held up behind, headway well over 1f out, stayed on towards finished, just failed, 2nd of 10, ns behind Bushy Dell (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Sep.
Dayia (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, every chance 3f out, one pace, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Hits Only Vic (9-5) at Haydock 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Haarth Sovereign (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, driven along over 3f out, brief effort on outside over 2f out, 6th of 8, 6l behind Ascendant (8-13) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Aegean Prince 20-1 (9-3) Behind, under pressure over 6f out, soon beaten, last of 7, well behind Jadalee (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Chookie Hamilton 40-1 (8-4) Held up, headway and switched left over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 9, 3l behind Braveheart Move (9-1) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sep.
Force Group (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, finished well, 4th of 8, 2l behind Ascendant (8-13) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Worth A King's 11-2 (9-6) Soon led, headed 8f out, tracked leaders, ridden to lead again over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, won at Epsom Downs 1m 4f app hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Ethics Girl (9-0) by 2l, 9 ran.
Bushy Dell (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, led entering final furlong, jest held on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Sep beating Rose Row (9-9) by ns, 10 ran.
Fin Vin de Leu (GER) 7-4 (9-13) Led, headed 2f out, one pace, 2nd of 4, 2 1/4l behind Lady Hestia (10-0) at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) fm in Sep.
Leyte Gulf (USA) 11-1 (9-10) Slowly to stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd last strides, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Cape Marien (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Jadalee (IRE) 5-2 (9-9) Held up in touch and keen, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 8l behind Bushy Dell (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Sep.
