chased leaders, ridden, outpaced over 3f out, driven over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
led, ridden, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly
dwelt, keen, mid-division, short lived effort over 2f out
held up toward rear, ridden, headway on inside over 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, swerved right start, always in rear
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, rider dropped whip over 1f out when held, kept on one pace
pulled hard in rear
raced keenly, in touch, led, hung left over 2f out, ridden, headed narrowly approaching final furlong, rallied to lead again inside final furlong, ran on
dwelt, headway on outer after 3f to chase leaders, chased winner over 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace
in touch, outpaced over 2f out, keeping on when not much room over 1f out
A very tricky contest with some top yards represented; so Andaman Sunset is a far from confident choice to hold the likes of Azeer, Modernist and Fosool at bay. The last named is a nicely bred filly, whose pedigree is a mixture of speed and stamina. Mark Johnston is always patient with horses of this type and, although she is very much respected, the daughter of Pivotal is one to keep tabs on from here. Modernist is also a decent prospect on paper and it would not be the end of the world were she to be in need of the experience. Sir Michael Stoute is another trainer noted for a cautious approach and his representative can only benefit from her racecourse debut today. Azeer has not been seen since finishing eight in the Chesham at Royal Ascot last June; so obviously has to prove that he has trained on. The form of the Chesham has worked out quite well and, with Peter Chapple-Hyam's string in good form, a big run can be expected. However, Andaman Sunset has the edge in terms of race fitness and, with the step up in trip in his favour; the Red Ransom colt gets the nod. The state of the ground is a concern but, as it will be the first try on soft ground for most of the field, this may well boil down to a battle of the fittest when push comes to shove; with Andaman Sunset heading the list for us.
Andaman Sunset 4-7fav (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 10, 4l behind Bombardier Wells (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Azeer (USA) 11-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up in rear, good headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, not, 8th of 12, 3l behind Maze (9-3) at Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Jun.
Jordi Roper (IRE) Traditionally gelding out of an unraced mare.
King's Alchemist 66-1 (9-3) Started slowly, towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never nearer, 7th of 13, 9l behind Robby Bobby (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Master Spy 13-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched right over 1f out, soon ran green, kept on, never nearer, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Wasan (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Modernist Singspiel colt out of winning miler Helloimustbegoing.
Sir Royal (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 13, 9l behind Boy Blue (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Staten (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 9l behind Doon Haymer (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Nov.
Born Tobouggie (GER) Tobougg filly, half-sister to 1m-1m3f winner Bowled Out and hurdler Bright Sparky.
Fosool (IRE) Pivotal filly out of 1m4f winner Lady's Secret.
Lady Florence 40-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 19l behind Cape Colony (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
