mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
slowly into stride, soon led, 2 lengths ahead 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, edged left and headed final 100 yards, no extra
close up, went 2nd over 1f out, switched left and shaken up entering final furlong, led final 100 yards, ran on well, eased near finish
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, switched left over 3f out, soon ridden, headway 2f out, stayed on
mid-division until weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakening when hampered 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
slowly into stride, always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on, not reached leaders
prominent, ridden over 3f out, one pace when hung right over 1f out
took strong hold, held up last, switched left over 2f out, soon ridden, some late headway, never dangerous
soon pushed along towards rear, switched left 3f out, soon ridden, some late headway, never dangerous
HEADLINE ACT can open his account, possibly at the main expense of King Of Wands and Supernoverre. He ran very green on debut at Doncaster but showed plenty of ability as one would expect of a colt that holds a Royal Lodge entry. The son of Dalakhani will relish the extra furlong that is on offer this afternoon whilst his trainer's recent form and course record can only increase confidence. King Of Wands made a satisfactory debut in Wingwalker's maiden but failed to justify favouritism at Sandown next time out. He was by no means disgraced there, still holds some big race entries and rates a player. Those two stand out but Amanda Perrett's stable form brings Supernoverre into the equation for the places whilst there are several in the field that may have more to offer with Penang Princess one in particular that we'll be keeping a close eye on. As far as the winner's concerned though, we won't be looking beyond Headline Act.
Doran's Lodge (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Behind, outpaced from halfway, last of 11, 20l behind Hurakan (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Ermyn Lodge Singspiel colt, half-brother to winning stayer Tuscany Rose.
Headline Act 12-1 (9-3) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden along and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind The Miniver Rose (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Heliodor (USA) 50-1 (8-3) Chased leaders far side group, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 21, 15l behind Awinnersgame (8-9) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) sft.
King of Wands 6-4fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Classic Vintage (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Lava Steps (USA) Giant's Causeway colt, half-brother to several winners on the flat and over hurdles including the useful Zindabad.
Mr Deal 66-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 14, 15l behind Brief Candle (8-12) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Ritano (IRE) Kalanisi gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Amazing Star.
Royal Toerag 33-1 (9-3) In touch, effort 2f out, not quickened over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Aqwaal (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Sherman McCoy 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, plugged on moderately, 5th of 10, 12l behind Nashmiah (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Aug.
Six of Clubs Bertolini gelding, half-brother to winnners on the flat and over hurdles.
Some Time Good (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened approaching 2f out, 7th of 11, 16l behind Aurorian (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Supernoverre (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, running on when not clear run inside final furlong, nowhere to go, 5th of 13, 2l behind Red Reef (8-8) at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Money Money Money 15-2 (9-0) Soon pushed along to chase leaders on outer, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 13, 19l behind Silver Games (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Aug.
Security Joan (IRE) 3-1 (8-12) Chased winner, pushed along 3f out, lost 2nd over 2f out and weakened soon after, last of 4, 14l behind Moonlife (8-12) at Kempton 7f 2yo fll (3) pol.
Penang Princess 7-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, held when slightly hampered approaching final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Hurakan (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
