held up, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders
dwelt towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
keen in touch, headway over 1f out, soon led, ridden and headed final 75 yards
keen tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden and hung left over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on
tracked leader, every chance when hung left approaching final furlong, shaken up and quickened lead final 75 yards, readily
slowly into stride soon in touch, outpaced halfway
dwelt in rear, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
This could be a decent maiden as several of the newcomers have nice pedigrees and should win plenty of races between them. Aneedh, Argaki and Magique fall into that category but it's a surprise to see the sprint-bred Gold Burst making his debut over 7f. Those with experience set a fair standard, however, and Lionheart should improve further on his third at Sandown. Living Desert was thought good enough to contest the Coventry Stakes in June but has been a tad disappointing since and this is his first run beyond 6f. LORD OF THE GARTER's debut third at Newmarket has worked out well and he went down with all guns blazing over this trip at York last time. This looks a good opportunity for him to open his account.
Argaki (IRE) Strategic Prince colt out of Amathusia.
Gold Burst (IRE) Tamayuz colt out of Mistress Thames.
Lancelot Du Lac (ITY) 20-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, improved over 2f out, led well over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, edged left, no extra towards finish, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Etijaah (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Lionheart 6-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, not clear run over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, soon went 3rd, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Sanjuro (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Living Desert 5-1 (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Taayel (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Lord of The Garter (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Mid-division, challenged 2f out, led towards finish, headed close home, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Wentworth (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Aug.
Shining Cross (IRE) Cape Cross gelding out of Shining Debut.
Magique (IRE) Jeremy filly out of Misskinta.
Aneedh Lucky Story colt out of Seed Al Maha.