slowly away, pushed along and soon in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
held up mid-division, pushed along and headway from 3f out, ridden to chase leader from over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leader and clear of main field, ridden to lead 3f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, travelling well from 3f out, ridden 2f out, found nil
chased leading pair, took closer order 10f out, ridden and weakened 4f out
tracked leaders, took closer order 10f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
held up in last place, never near leaders
in rear, never near leaders
led, soon clear with one other, steady pace 10f out, increased pace over 5f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
towards rear, driven and headway over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
held up, headway from 3f out, switched right 2f out, soon ridden, driven to lead well inside final furlong, ran on
In a race where any slight advantage could be telling we'll side with THEOLA, who looks well treated by the terms of this contest with Danzatrice almost certain to run her race and Mykingdomforahorse is on good form and our shortlist. Given a weight for age allowance and racing off bottom weight the selection is also on form having topped a consistent run of near misses with a staying on victory last time. The extra distance looks sure to suit and she is unexposed enough to over come a three pound mark rise. Danzatrice is nothing if not consistent and still remains competitively weighted and should feature in the shake-up once more. Mykingdomforahorse is running well at the moment and a five pound mark rise for an easy victory last time shouldn't stop him challenging again. Mith Hill is up again in the weights after a good run in defeat last time and that might be telling so in another tight contest Theola has most in her favour.
Royal Entourage 16-1 (9-4) Held up behind, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, never on terms, 6th of 9, 6l behind Pevensey (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Sep.
Mr Crystal (FR) 11-2 (9-3) Held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon lost place, last of 4, 16l behind Urban Poet (8-5) at Pontefract 2m 2f cond Stakes (3) gf.
Mith Hill 9-1 (8-6) Soon chasing winner, not able to quicken with that rival over 2f out, lost 2nd just over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Kimberley Downs (7-10) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sep.
Murcar 9-2 (8-13) Mid-division, headway and effort on outside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Lochiel (9-12) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Sep.
Perfect Shot (IRE) 9-2 (8-7) Held up towards rear, hanging right from 2f out, effort over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 9l behind Kimberley Downs (7-10) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sep.
Daltaban (FR) 33-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden over 4f out, in rear over 2f out, soon tailed off, last of 12, well behind Armure (8-5) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (4) pol in Sep '08.
Sphinx (FR) 20-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, weakened 2f out, 12th of 14, 27l behind Ecole D'art (8-13) at Ayr 2m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sep.
Danzatrice 8-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Ecole D'art (8-13) at Ayr 2m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sep.
Mykingdomforahorse 5-2fav (9-7) Held up in rear, switched left to outside over 2f out, challenged 2f out, soon led, ridden clear when hung right inside final furlong, stayed on (hand timed), won at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep beating Theologist (9-5) by 2l, 9 ran.
According To Pete 8-1 (8-13) Led for 4f, chased leader, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 27l behind Ecole D'art (8-13) at Ayr 2m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sep.
King In Waiting (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, held up and behind, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, soon challenging and every chance, not quicken and hung left well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, nk behind John Forbes (9-9) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Theola (IRE) 4-1fav (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, went 2nd 2f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Pontefract 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep beating Zuwaar (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Indian Pipe Dream (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Behind,struggling over 5f out, soon lost touch, tailed off when eased over 1f out, last of 8, well behind Lochiel (9-12) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Sep.
Penang Princess 8-1 (8-0) Tracked leaders, stayed far side to race alone from 4f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 5l behind Akmal (9-3) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Aug.
Ruff Diamond (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Always in rear, behind final 4f, 8th of 10, 31l behind Caracciola (9-7) at Royal Ascot 2m 6f stks (2) gf in Jun.
