tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong
keen, held up in rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
broke well, soon held up in mid-division, ridden, effort 2f out, kept on one pace
keen, held up in last place, ridden, headway to chase leader approaching final furlong, soon every chance, driven, led post
keen, held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
keen, held up, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, pushed along halfway, ridden, kept on same pace final 2f
led, ridden 2f out, caught post
Dubai Magic is taken to see off some progressive rivals in the nursery, with Big Player, The Illies and Fongs Gazette just a few dangers. Dubai Magic has in the main been most consistent, and gained due reward when scoring gamely at Salisbury in June. Outclassed in the TNT July Stakes at Newmarket next time, he then failed by a neck to hump topweight to victory on his nursery bow here in July, and fresh from a break with a furlong more to travel, he is taken to make amends. It is difficult to know just how good Big Player is, but he was impressive on his Folkestone introduction and hails from a stable that has has sent out the likes of Enticing and Conquest this term, so has to be regarded as a danger. Likewise The Illies who showed big improvement when landing a competitive Bath nursery 10 days ago, for which he carries a 6lb penalty. Fongs Gazette is capable of more than he has shown so far, and will appreciate the extra furlong, while it would be folly to dismiss any of the others as well. A most open contest can go to Dubai Magic.
Dubai Magic (USA) 5-2fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left and led approaching final furlong, edged right inside final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 7, nk behind Little Miss Wizzy (8-1) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo hcp (5) frm in Jul.
Big Player 25-1 (8-13) Raced stand's side, tracked leader, led just inside final furlong, pushed out, readily, won at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug beating Shebang (8-8) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Italian Stallion (IRE) 9-2 (8-8) Behind, ridden, headway over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 6l behind Easy Lover (9-4) at Haydock 1m 2yo hcp (2) hvy.
The Illies (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Mid-division, not clear run over 3f out, headway on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear, won at Bath 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Red (8-6) by 3l, 15 ran.
Love Brothers 5-1 (8-3) Prominent, ridden, every chance over 2f out, soon hung left, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Easy Lover (9-4) at Haydock 1m 2yo hcp (2) hvy.
Colchium (IRE) 14-1 (8-3) In touch, driven to lead inside final furlong, pressed final 100 yards and caught post, 2nd of 10, shd behind Sweet Lilly (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Fongs Gazelle 11-2jt-fav (8-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 6l behind Lemon Silk (8-13) at Beverley 7f 2yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Glorious Prince (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Led until headed 2f out, rallied to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind King Charles (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
