keen in mid-division, switched right in main group over 1f out, strong run final furlong, not reach winner
led, stayed far side in straight, headed approaching final furlong, kept on
chased leader, stayed far side in straight, led approaching final furlong, ridden clear
held up, good headway to join main group 3f out, hard ridden and chased leaders over 1f out, not quicken
soon behind
prominent, brought main group towards standside 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon behind
in touch, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
prominent 4f
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
effort into mid-division over 2f out, stayed on same pace
towards rear, pushed along halfway, moderate headway final furlong
prominent, ridden to lead maind group 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased clear leading pair, stayed far side in straight, closed inside final furlong, never nearer
rear of main group, headway on stand rail over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
Sir Desmond is the percentage call, with Jayanjay, Intriguing Glimpse and Solar Power rated as the main dangers. Solar Power is a little hard to predict but does have plenty of ability when she puts her mind to it. She comes her on the back of a puzzling run in a Listed race at Newmarket and has a little bit to prove. Stablemates Intriguing Glimpse and Jayanjay are hard to split on recent form and should again run their races. Others to note include: Flying Bantam, who has a good turn of foot and can be expected to be played late on this return to sprinting. Arabian Dancer is the most interesting of the three-year-olds, as he still has a bit more to offer from his current mark. Again, he is worth noting in the betting. However, a chance is taken that Sir Desmond can build on what was a promising effort at Ayr last month. The conditions are ideal for Rae Guest's charge and, as he is a couple of pounds lower in the rating than the last time he was successful, he has a live chance at the weights today.
Solar Power (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 8l behind Coconut Squeak (8-11) at Newmarket 6f lst fll stk (1) sft.
Night Prospector 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 17, 10l behind Green Manalishi (9-2) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gs in Sept.
Jayanjay 9-2co-fav (8-1) Chased leaders, chased leader entering final furlong, led final 100 yards, soon clear, won at Epsom 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs beating Cape Royal (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Intriguing Glimpse 5-1 (8-7) Held up in touch, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Jayanjay (8-1) at Epsom 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Goodenough Mover 6-1 (9-2) Raced alone on far side, prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Mutamared (9-3) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Safari Sunset (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) In touch, effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Gimasha (8-7) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Najeebon (FR) 12-1 (8-9) Led, switched to stand side and led main group after 1f, headed just inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 13, 3l behind Mutamared (9-3) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Loyal Tycoon (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Started slowly, behind near side, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression on leaders, 8th of 18, 3l behind Minority Report (9-1) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-95 (4) gf.
Currency 20-1 (9-1) Always behind stand side, 13th of 20, 5l behind Beaver Patrol (9-2) at Goodwood 6f hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Thurlestone Rock 50-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 5l behind Mutamared (9-3) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Highland Cascade 14-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Melalchrist (8-6) at Chester 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Wessex (USA) 13-2 (9-2) Slowly into stride, headway on inside over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, not recover, 8th of 12, 7l behind Rafferty (9-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Sir Desmond 7-1 (8-13) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Balakiref (8-7) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sept.
Flying Bantam (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 5f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Rafferty (9-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Go Mo (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Pressed leader centre group to 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 15, 7l behind Malahem (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Sept.
Arabian Dancer 4-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Banjo Patterson (9-0) at Haydock 6f 3yo stk 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
