close up over 5f
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
held up, ridden 3f out, never near leaders
dwelt, mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
led over 5f, no extra final furlong
keen, close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slow into stride and hampered start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, not clear run from over 1f out, driven and ran on to lead well inside final furlong
close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
slowly away, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
Plenty of interesting types on show, but Mostaqeleh stands out as the form horse after showing promise in the face of some stiff tests so far. Nantyglo and Short Dance are expected to be in the thick of the action, while Tiana and Scottish Stage are also interesting from the rest. Another to bear in mind for the future is La Mottie, who held a Fillies Mile entry at one stage, so is obviously held in some high regard. She does have a bit to find in the context of this race, though, and others make more appeal at this stage of their development. It is hard to weigh up Scottish Stage's debut, as she was tardy from the stalls and met trouble in running before going on to win a shade cosily. There is surely more to come from this well-bred filly and she is well worth noting in the betting. As is Tiana, whose yard can do little wrong at present. This daughter of Diktat fits a typical profile in that she improve from her first outing to win well at Folkestone last month. That form may not amount to much at this stage but she is still entitled to respect. Nantyglo has threatened to win a race before too long and should be capable of throwing down a strong challenge. However, she does not look the most resolute of battlers and may be one to be wary of in this company. Short Dance showed the benefit of experience by scoring here at the start of last month. She has a good attitude and can make this a good test. However, she has a bit to find with Mostaqeleh, who comfortably had her measure when they met at Newbury in August. The John Dunlop-trained filly looks a really promising type for next season and a bold show from her could bring her into the argument for a return here for the 1,000 Guineas next May.
Asaawir 16-1 (8-10) Raced stands' side, held up, headway over 2f out, soon edged right, stayed on well, 4th of 23, 2 1/2l behind Expensive (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Sept.
Gamesters Lady 8-1 (9-7) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4l behind Celebration Song (9-2) at Chester 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Sept.
Giving 20-1 (8-11) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Sept beating Namu (8-11) by 1l, 12 ran.
Lucysykes (USA) Tiger Ridge filly, half-sister to winners in the US.
Melaaya (USA) 15-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Epsom 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug beating Mimiteh (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Nantyglo 25-1 (8-9) Held up, driven and headway well over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Cool Creek (8-12) at Newbury 6f Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept.
Race For The Stars (USA) Evensfav (9-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, quickened clear, easily, won at Curragh 7f 2yo fll gd in Sept beating Mademoiselle Sissi (9-4) by 2l, 5 ran.
Saabiq (USA) 40-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong but no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Nidhaal (8-9) at Salisbury 6f 2yo lst fll (1) gf in Sept.
Scottish Stage (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Started slowly, behind, headway wide from 2f out, strong run inside final furlong to lead last stride, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept beating Mary Delaney (8-9) by a nk, 13 ran.
Short Dance (USA) 11-4 (8-11) Keen in touch, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead near finish, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Sept beating Felicitous (8-11) by a nk, 14 ran.
Suzy Bliss 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Nasheej (8-13) at Doncaster 1m fll stk Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept.
Tiana 5-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, pushed clear inside final furlong, eased near finish, won at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Sept beating Rochesis (8-9) by 3l, 11 ran.
La Mottie 4-1fav (9-7) Bumped start, behind, headway 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, one pace and no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Macvel (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Mostaqeleh (USA) 1-2fav (8-13) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, pushed out and in command final furlong, won at Newbury 7f 2yo fll (3) gf in Sept beating I'm In Love (8-8) by 2l, 7 ran.
