tracked leader in 2nd, led 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, headed close home
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, 9th over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, weakened entering straight
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra over 1f out
dwelt, towards rear, headway in 7th 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, kept on well final furlong to lead close home
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into 5th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division for most, weakened entering straight
David Wachman looks to have chances with both Alkazim and Outback, who have been performing well, though both make their debuts on Polytrack. Preference is just for the former but BATTLE OF SARATOGA may have the measure of them. Aidan O'Brien's colt couldn't handle heavy ground at Tipperary last month and had been well beaten in a York Group 3 previously but his close second to Strait Of Zanzibar in a Listed race in August is the stand-out form here. Curia Regis ran quite well here three weeks ago while Hassaya caught the eye with a promising effort over 7f last month and can snatch a place at least.
Alkazim (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to press leader over 1f out, kept on, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 3l behind Coupe de Ville (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo aut (2) gf in Oct.
An Cat Dubh (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, travelled well to lead 2f out, strongly pressed from 1f out, kept on under pressure, headed final strides, 2nd of 12, hd behind Seventh Avenue (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol in Oct.
Battle Of Saratoga (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th from 4f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 10, 5l behind Mahaazen (8-9) at Tipperary 1m 1f 2yo mdn hvy in Oct.
Coolsami (IRE) One Cool Cat gelding out of Spinaimanwin.
Croi An Or (IRE) Windsor Knot colt out of Exponent.
Great Ruler (USA) Proud Citizen colt out of Legend Maker.
Kashmir Peak (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Very slowly away, soon in touch towards rear, closer in 7th from 4f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight, 7th of 10, 10l behind Mahaazen (8-9) at Tipperary 1m 1f 2yo mdn hvy in Oct.
Outback (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Soon prominent and led, niggled along approaching straight, joined over 1f out, soon narrowly headed, kept on well without matching winner, 2nd of 9, hd behind Danequest (8-5) at Gowran Park 1m 2yo hcp gd in Sep.
Capeslew (IRE) Cape Cross filly out of Capote West.
Hassaya (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Towards rear, some headway in straight to go 8th over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 14, 4l behind Captain Cullen (8-12) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn auc stks pol in Oct.
Zariyna (IRE) Marju filly out of Zariliya.
Stay In My Heart (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Never a factor, 10th of 13, 16l behind Stunned Silence (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn fll pol in Oct.
Lutfen Yavas (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 10l behind Equity Card (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Oct.
Bandiuc (IRE) Bachelor Duke filly out of Abikan.
Curia Regis 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure, no impression closing stages, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Seventh Avenue (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol in Oct.
Merkel (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 7th 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 7l behind Stunned Silence (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn fll pol in Oct.
Tiffany'sgirl (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride and always behind, last of 17, 43l behind Eternal Bounty (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo fll mdn in Oct.
