held up rear of main group, headway on inside from 3f out, chased leader over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong to lead near finish
prominent, chased leader 4f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f, never dangerous
took keen hold, chased leader to 4f out, weakened rapidly over 2f out
saddle slipped soon after start and virtually pulled up
held up in rear division, shaken up and stayed on same pace final 2f out, never able to challenge
led, 3 lengths clear 1f out, hard ridden final furlong and caught near finish
took keen hold, prominent, effort 3f hung left and weakened 2f out
close up, effort on outside 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, bumped and lost place 4f out kept on again final furlong
Another tough race to call here for punters and again the market will be all important but the principals look to be Stronghold,Topiary Ted, Alamiyan and Shire and the tentative vote is given to Stronghold. The selection was sent off favourite when only third behind Chrysander last time out. However he is sure to have come on for that experience and under conditions that suit he is taken to score. Topiary Ted rates the main danger as he also showed plenty of promise when second behind Mordor but he just gave the impression he would be suited by a longer trip and for that reason he is opposed. Alamiyan also showed ability on his debut when sixth behind Watchalike and is sure to appreciate the step up in trip. Shire is a well-bred sort from a stable that can do no wrong at the moment and is another that should be monitored in the market. Of the remainder Baie des Flamands is another from a yard that is in-form but he may need a little more time and for the winner we return to Stronghold.
Alamiyan (IRE) 6-1 Dwelt, soon close up, ran green on turn over 4f out, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 12, 11l behind Wotchalike at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Oct.
Baie des Flamands (USA) 12-1 Held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 15l behind Fashionable at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn gf in Apr.
Prince Vector 100-1 Behind, some late headway, never dangerous, 11th of 19, 5l behind Eqdaam at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (D2) gd in Oct.
Samuel John Peploe (IRE) Intikhab colt, half-brother to two winners in Italy.
Shire (IRE) Trans Island colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Stronghold 7-4fav Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden when switched right 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 10l behind Chrysander at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn gs in Apr.
Topiary Ted 50-1 Tracked leaders, not clear run over 1f out, switched right and ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Mordor at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn gf in Apr.
Victory Design (IRE) 4-1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 10l behind Echelon at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (D) gs in Aug.
