Nigel fell out of the stalls when a hot favourite over 1m6f at Sandown last time and was never travelling thereafter. That run can be ignored as he'd twice gone close over 1m4f previously and will be backed here to finally open his account. But he may struggle to cope with James Fanshawe's filly MODERAH, who was a real eye-catcher in a hot maiden at Doncaster on just her second start and has more scope. The Dubawi filly Propel should be monitored for market interest while Midnight Whistler hinted at ability at Lingfield and is open to improvement.
Alizee Javilex (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out, 10th of 12, dist behind Native Princess (11-0) at Southwell 2m (6) gd in Jun.
Duke Of Diamonds 33-1 (9-4) Last pair, pushed along and struggling in rear over 2f out, never involved, 5th of 7, 14 3/4l behind Hell Yeah (10-0) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn stks (4) pol in Aug.
Midnight Whistler (USA) 12-1 (9-5) Slowly away in rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Black Night (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (6) pol in Sep.
Nigel 5-4fav (9-7) Stumbled leaving stalls, in rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 9th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Wind Place And Sho (9-7) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Several (USA) Rock Hard Ten colt out of Proud Fact.
Moderah 20-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Princessofthestars (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jun.
Propel (IRE) Dubawi filly out of Hit The Sky.
