mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace
behind, ridden and headway well over 1f out, not clear run and switched left 1f out, kept on, never troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 3f out, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, hung right and outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, headed after 6f out, led again over 3f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong
stumbled start, behind, headway over 5f out, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace
in touch, lost place 6f out, no danger after
held up, headway 3f out, ridden when switched left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
saddle slipped and led over 6f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Some top trainers represented here and we will take a chance with the once raced Star Crowned, Bauer, Just Observing and Scotland Yard could be the main rivals. Brian Meehan trains our selection who showed plenty of promise on his only juvenile start. He finished a close up third behind Heaven Knows in a six furlong event here and being by Kingmambo he will be much more at home over this longer trip. Luca Cumani trains Bauer who is superbly bred son of Halling. He ran in two competitive maidens last season and looks the type to do much better in his second season. Just Observing went close on numerous occasions last season and earned a rating of 83. That would normally be good enough to land a race of this stature and he looks a threat to all. Scotland Yard showed plenty of ability on his debut and should come on for the run. Meanwhile Italian Romance and Hunting Party are both well connected and should be monitored in the betting. All in all a race that should be treated with caution and Star Crowned is a sporting selection.
Bauer (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) In touch to halfway, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 15, 22l behind Mulaqat (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Country Affair (USA) 7-1 (8-9) Steadied start, settled in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 8, 3l behind Rebellion (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Just Observing 7-4jt-fav (9-0) Prominent, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Road To Love (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
Queen's Composer (IRE) 15-8fav (8-12) With leaders, led 5f out, ridden and headed well over 2f out, soon beaten, 2nd of 11, 8l behind Twill (8-12) at Southwell 1m nov stk (5) fbs in Nov.
Scotland Yard (UAE) 12-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden, headway from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Leningrad (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Star Crowned (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Prominent, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Heaven Knows (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Tempsford Flyer (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 8l behind Judge (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Darker Than Blue 20-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 7l behind Abaconian (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.
