chased leader after 1f until 5 out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up in touch, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
in rear, soon niggled along, ridden 3f out, switched left over 1f out, never near leaders
chased leaders, went 2nd 5f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, kept on same pace
broke well, held up, pushed along over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, pushed along 3f out, unable to quicken 2f out, effort over 1f out, not reached leaders
GHANAATI might not be much of a price but she should prove tough to beat and she can get the better of Fantasia and Strawberrydaiquiri. The selection has not been seen out since finishing third behind Rip Van Winkle at Goodwood in the Sussex Stakes back in July. Her jockey reported afterwards that she had run a bit flat, but it was still a good effort against the colts and there is little doubt that she is a top class filly. That point was illustrated by her outstanding performances in taking the 1000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes and she can get back to winning ways here. Fantasia is a likeable filly but so far she has come up a little short in Group 1 company and that trend should continue here. She won a Listed contest at Doncaster last month in good style, but she is back up in class here and she will struggle to get the better of our selection. Strawberrydaiquiri is progressive and she arrives here looking for her fifth win on the bounce. She was unraced as a juvenile and she has taken giant strides this season, but it will be a surprise if she is good enough to get her head in front today. Spacious wasn't disgraced in the Falmouth Stakes here back in July but she disappointed at Goodwood last time. Heaven Sent is capable of getting competitive but she has so far been put in her place in Group company. It is hard to see past Ghanaati who can make her obvious class count.
Alnadana (IRE) 17-2 (8-11) Hit rail, rallied late, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Dynaforce (8-11) at Arlington(USA) 1m 1f Grp 1 in Aug.
Heaven Sent 11-4 (9-3) Held up in 6th, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression winner, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Rainbow View (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m fll stks Grp 1 in Sep.
Sahpresa (USA) 4-1 (8-12) 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Racinger (9-2) at Deauville(FR) 1m Grp 3 gd in Aug.
Spacious 11-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, 2nd entering straight, led 3f out to over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly over 1f out and eased, 9th of 10, 20l behind Midday (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f fll stks Grp 1 (1) sft in Aug.
Fantasia 5-6fav (9-1) Held up mid-division, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Doncaster 7f fll lst stks (1) gf in Sep beating Shamwari Lodge (8-10) by 2l, 10 ran.
Ghanaati (USA) 2-1 (8-10) Tracked leading pair, chased winner over 3f out, challenged 3f out, wanting to edge right from over 2f out, no impression and one pace when lost 2nd well over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Rip Van Winkle (8-13) at Goodwood 1m Grp 1 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Nashmiah (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Held up mid-division, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Yarmouth 1m 2f fll lst stks (1) gf in Sep beating Mooakada (8-9) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Strawberrydaiquiri 4-6fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, switched left 2f out, shaken off to lead over 1f out, soon in command, readily, won at Sandown 1m fll lst stks (1) gf in Aug beating Ada River (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Eva's Request (IRE) (9-6) won at Veliefendi(TUR) 1m Grp 2 gd in Sep beating Damaniyat Girl (8-12) by 1l, 13 ran.
Lahaleeb (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Held up towards rear, not clear run from under 2f out, switched inside final furlong and kept on well without threatening, 5th of 8, 6l behind Border Patrol (9-1) at Curragh 1m Grp 3 sft in Sep.
