chased leaders, ridden 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, hung left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
always behind
chased leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led until headed over 3f out, ridden to regain lead over 2f out, kept on
behind, ridden halfway, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out,
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, soon weakened
went left start, mid-division, weakened over 2f out
behind, effort halfway, headway over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division weakened final 2f
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
It is difficult to choose between Mark Johnston's two runners Palo Verde and Deadline who are both owned by Sheikh Mohammed but both would probably prefer a faster surface and preference is for Osteopathic Remedy. The selection is the least exposed of these having sprung a big surprise when defying odds of 40/1 when making a winning debut at Ayr last month. That form has a solid look to it and the Michael Dods-trained gelding is taken to make a winning start to his nursery career off what looks a fair mark. Al Khaleej should handle the ground but may already want further, while Algol now looks to be a shade high in the weights. Kyshanty has claims on the pick of his form and should handle the cut in the ground so cannot be ruled out, while Opal Noir may struggle to give weight away all round. It is impossible to know how well treated Osteopathic Remedy actually is but he looks on a fair mark, will handle any cut in the ground that remains and makes plenty of appeal at the forecast odds.
Opal Noir 25-1 (9-5) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 18, 19l behind Dubai Builder (8-7) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Osteopathic Remedy (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, led and hung left inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, won at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Sept beating Doric Charm (8-6) by a nk, 11 ran.
Dickie Le Davoir 14-1 (9-2) Behind, soon outpaced, weakened quickly over 2f out and pulled up in race won by Stevie Gee (9-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in Aug, 6 ran.
King's Bastion (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Always behind, ridden halfway, never a factor, 12th of 15, 6l behind Captain Marvelous (9-7) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Palo Verde 11-2 (9-6) Stumbled start, joined leader 4f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Abunai (8-8) at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Sept.
Algol 9-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Utmost Respect (9-5) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sept.
Al Khaleej (IRE) 2-5fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Jul beating Si Foo (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Kyshanty 9-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 12l behind Heywood (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Mr Klick (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) In touch, ridden 2f out, squeezed approaching final furlong, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind Handsome Falcon (8-8) at Beverley 5f nov stk (4) gf in Sept.
Pegasus Dancer (FR) 9-4 (9-1) Dwelt, led over 4f out, ridden and headed 1f out, soon weakened, 3rd of 4, 3 1/2l behind Bazroy (8-8) at Southwell 6f 2yo stk (4) gd in Sept.
Christmas Tart (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 18l behind Vital Statistics (8-12) at Salisbury 6f 2yo lst fll (1) gf in Aug.
Deadline (UAE) 5-2fav (9-3) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Odin Dawn (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Lap of Honour (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up, never on terms, last of 5, 7l behind Traffic Guard (9-5) at Newmarket 6f nov stk (3) gf in Sept.
Roheryn (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, ridden and switched right inside final furlong, ran on well, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Mambo Spirit (9-7) at Chester 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept.
Masai Moon 20-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, good headway inside final 2f, strong run final furlong, finished well but not reach leaders, 4th of 14, nk behind Just Dust (8-8) at Ascot 7f 2yo hcp (3) gs in Sept.
Bid For Gold 11-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, squeezed for room inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Leonide (9-7) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Lafontaine Bleu 9-4fav (7-12) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Algol (8-6) at Ripon 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Nota Liberata 13-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, nk behind Tarraburn (9-1) at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
See In The Dark (IRE) 9-1 (7-11) Held up, effort over 1f out, stayed on well, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Bateleur (7-13) at Newmarket 6f 2yo hcp (3) gf in Sept.
Major Third (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Raced stand side, always behind, 11th of 28, 10l behind Caldra (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Sept.
