in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, not clear run and shuffled back over 2f out, not a danger after
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on
raced wide, mid-division, ridden and headway to track leaders 2f out, kept on, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, weakened from over 2f out
led, ridden 2f out, hung right and headed inside final furlong, no extra
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on, not troubled leaders
keen held up in rear, switched to outer over 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, ran on
towards rear, ridden 4f out, driven 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never near leaders
always towards rear
Madame Excelerate almost made all from an inside draw here last time and should once again go well, but this test is sharp enough for her and she's vulnerable to an improver. Chicane could be one such horse if she takes to the first-time blinkers but they're applied because she's essentially looked lazy and we're keen to look elsewhere, doing so by selecting KING OF ARAN. The Irish raider ran well at Dundalk when last seen on the level and has placed form off much higher marks to call upon, while the booking of Eddie Ahern also suggests a big run is expected. It's fair to say Michael Bell expected more from Strong Vigilance but he's proved to be disappointing and Key Breeze may not quite last home so Sheila's Bond could be the best of those at bigger prices as her sole success came over course and distance and she'll improve for returning here.
Dutiful 8-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 5f out, ridden and hung left over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 6th of 10, 8l behind Rare Tern (9-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Pebblesonthebeach 8-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 13, 6l behind Tevez (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Madame Excelerate 6-1 (9-6) Led, driven over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Snow Magic (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
King Of Aran (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge in 2nd 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Captain Henry (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Aug.
Child Of Our Time (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Led 2f, tracked leader, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 28l behind The Caped Crusader (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Chicane 7-1 (9-3) Dwelt and hampered leaving stalls, rapid headway to lead after 2f, driven along on stands side rail over 3f out, hung left over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Sula Two (9-4) at Bath 1m 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
Meer Und Wind (GER) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along inside final 3f, soon lost place, last of 11, 25l behind Lutine Charlie (8-12) at Bath 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Stoical (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Raced wide in touch, headway on outside to chase leaders 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 11l behind Adoyen Spice (8-4) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Key Breeze 4-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, good headway and switched left 3f out, went 3rd 2f out, soon ridden and kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Gadobout Dancer (8-4) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
Second Brook (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Dwelt, keen in touch in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, never dangerous, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Essexbridge (9-4) at Leicester 1m 2f clm stks (6) gd.
Antoella (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden and some headway on outer over 2f out, no impression when eased inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 12l behind Othello (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Strong Vigilance (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 15l behind Wood Fair (7-12) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Sheila's Bond 6-1 (9-5) Mid-division on inner, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 5l behind D'urberville (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
