raced wide early, switched left to inside after 2f, held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased winner until 3f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace from over 1f out
held up, pushed along 5f out, ridden and headway entering final 2f, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 3f out until well over 1f out, weakened and heavily eased final furlong
pushed along early, soon in touch, lost place and dropped to rear 3f out, driven over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd towards finish
made all, ridden and hung right over 1f out, ran on
Nonrunner
PELIGROSO is the pick with Kings Gambit and Wasan as the dangers. The selection. Godolphin having two recruits from overseas and Dettori has selected the son of Trempolino. There was no hiding place against the likes of Charlie Farnsbarns at Newbury so this ex-German Group 3 performer is clearly held in a bit of regard. Kings Gambit was no match for Kirklees over course and distance though conditions stakes look to be the right angle to pursue at the moment. Wasan has the edge of experience over a number of these. He offered nothing in blinkers when tried in the Hambleton but he has battled his way through the handicap route to get here. Dream Lodge has been busy this term though has failed to go on since posting victory at Doncaster in July. Once More Dubai has not been seen out since finishing fifth in the Festival Stakes at Goodwood. Blizzard Blues and Demolition have it to do on the official figures. Peligroso gets our pick.
Wasan 2-1fav (9-4) Held up in touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Heliodor (8-10) at Kempton 1m 2f stks (3yo+) (3) pol in Sep.
Demolition 9-2 (9-8) Led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 8l behind Amanda Carter (8-10) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep.
Kings Gambit (SAF) 14-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders in fourth, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, staying on one pace and no chance when not clear run and snatched up near finish, 4th of 5, 3 1/2l behind Twice Over (9-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f stks 0-95 (2) gf in Sep.
Once More Dubai (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway inside final 2f, challenged for well held 3rd inside final furlong, until no extra, final 100 yards, 5th of 9, 4l behind Tranquil Tiger (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 2f Listed stks (1) gf in May.
Blizzard Blues (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Slowly away, reluctant early, behind, smooth headway from over 2f out, ridden and hung badly left, soon led approaching final furlong, ridden out, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (3) gd in Jul beating Manifest (9-3) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Peligroso (FR) 13-2 (8-6) Tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed entering final 1f, one pace and no impression on winner when lost 2nd post, 3rd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Charlie Farnsbarns (8-11) at Newbury 1m 1f cond Stakes (3) gf in Sep.
Dream Lodge (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and headwy over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1l behind Collateral Damage (7-12) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) gf.
