chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon recovered to lead, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
mid-division, no real headway final 2f
behind, not clear run after 2f, soon ridden, never near leaders
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on well
held up, came wide entering straight, never dangerous
behind, headway over 1f out, ran on
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead near finish
raced keenly, chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed near finish
in rear, came wide entering straight, never dangerous
reared and unseated rider as stalls opened
led early, chased leader until 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders over 3f
In a competitive contest, Mambazo is favoured ahead of Prince Tum Tum and Charlie Delta. Formerly with John Gosden, Foreign Edition looked to be recovering his form last time and has to be considered on his all-weather debut. Turn On The Style is well-weighted based on 2005 form and his all-weather record is sound enough. Brandywell Boy has to be considered off his mark, as does Prince Tum Tum, although he rarely wins these days, but he is closely weighted with Red Rosein and Mambazo based on recent course and distance form. The latter loves it here and looks set to go well again from a good draw. Figaro Flyer is actually weighted to reverse form with Mambazo based on recent course and distance form. The booking of Ryan Moore for Charlie Delta catches the eye, while Xaluna Bay appreciated the return to the all-weather last time and looks set to go well again. As you can tell, it is a tricky race, and Mambazo might just be able to benefit from his good draw.
Foreign Edition (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Held up, headway from over 1f out, ran on well, never nearer, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Paris Bell (8-10) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Turn On The Style 6-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden halfway, eased when no impression inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 10l behind Johnston's Diamond (8-10) at Haydock 6f stk 0-80 (4) gs in Sept '05.
Mambazo 9-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 14, 5l behind Keyaki (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcap (5) std.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 4-1fav (8-11) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 5l behind Violet Ballerina (8-2) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Sept.
Rosein 8-1 (9-1) Raced far side, chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 16, 5l behind Wanchai Lad (9-1) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Xaluna Bay (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) In touch, headway 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, not quicken, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Safari Mischief (8-11) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Sept.
Summer Recluse (USA) 9-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, ridden halfway, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 10, shd behind Harrison's Flyer (8-7) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sept.
Savernake Blue 40-1 (8-8) Took keen hold, soon prominent on outer, led narrowly just over 2f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 4l behind Felicitous (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Sept.
