raced centre, soon mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, one pace final 2f
led stand side group, overall chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
led centre group, ridden and headed over 2f out, rallied and every chance entering final furlong, no extra
held up towards rear of centre group, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong
went left start, chased leaders in centre, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong, went 3rd near finish
went left start, always towards rear of centre group
held up towards rear of centre group, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent in centre, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
mid-division on stand side, some progress over 2f out, soon ridden, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead, edged left inside final furlong, readily
held up on stand side, switched left and ridden over 2f out, no impression
awkward leaving stalls, switched to centre group soon after start, always towards rear
tracked leader in centre group, ridden to lead just over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
Muthabara is put forward as the confident choice in this Group 3 contest, with Nahoodh and Michita are the others for the shortlist. The selection could not have been any more impressive when winning a Listed race at Sandown back in July and from a high draw she can put her speed to good use here. She may do better over slightly further in time but nonetheless she looks a smart prospect and she sets the benchmark for the rest. Nahoodh is well-regarded by her trainer Mick Channon and she ran out an impressive winner of the Lowther Stakes at York back in August. She should see out this longer trip and with proven Group form she should run a massive race. Michita looks a smart prospect on the evidence of her debut win at Yarmouth, and although her yard are in form, this is a steep rise in class and she will need to have progressed significantly to win this. Michael Bell has his string in good order at present so don't be surprised to see Savannah Poppy go well at a price. However, Muthabara is taken as the pick.
Annie Skates (USA) 13-2 (8-12) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, driven and every chance inside final furlong, stayed on well, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Raymi Coya (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Oct.
Don't Forget Faith (USA) 25-1 (8-11) In touch, 4th straight, soon ridden, stayed on to line but never threatened leaders, 5th of 10, 8l behind Zarkava (8-11) at Longchamp 1m 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) gs in Oct.
Dream Day 17-2 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never able to challenge, 6th of 8, 1l behind Raymi Coya (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Oct.
Edge of Light 9-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, edged right and kept on, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Cake (8-12) at Newbury 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gd in Aug.
Elizabeth Swann 12-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Jazz Jam (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3yo lst fll (1) pol.
Lady Deauville (FR) (8-13) Tracked leader on outside, ridden to lead over 1f out, ridden out, won at Fontainebleau 6f in Nov beating Badaria (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Lille Ida 10-11fav (8-12) Travelled strongly in touch, not much room briefly over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, comfortably, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct beating Change Alley (9-3) by 4l, 8 ran.
Love of Dubai (USA) 5-2fav (8-12) In touch, not clear run over 2f out, effort over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 3l behind Jazz Jam (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3yo lst fll (1) pol.
Michita (USA) 11-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Oct beating Dove (9-0) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Muthabara (IRE) 11-4fav (8-12) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, asserted near finish, readily, won at Sandown 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Jul beating Lady Deauville (8-12) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Nahoodh (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Held up in rear, switched left, headway 2f out, led 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at York 6f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug beating Visit (8-12) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Savannah Poppy (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, led approaching final furlong, kept on, won at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gs in Mar beating Harrison George (9-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Tathkaar 6-4fav (8-12) Prominent on inner, pressed leader 2f out, led over 1f out, held on all out, won at Kempton 7f mdn fll (5) pol beating Erlydors (8-12) by a hd, 10 ran.
