mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, inside final furlong, not quicken
with leader, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, hung right and headed when weakening inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders early, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, every chance entering final furlong, one pace
towards rear, never dangerous
led early, in touch, outpaced 2f out
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final 2f, no impression
chased leaders, weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f
held up, weakened when badly hampered over 2f out
mid-division, weakened when hung right over 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
Plenty of these have already shown that they are capable of winning races, including Gracechurch and Patavium and there are also some interesting newcomers, however Regal Connection appears to have the strongest form and gets the verdict. Mark Johnston's filly came up against a well touted Cumani newcomer last time, going down by just over a length. That winner is set to take her chance in the Fillies Mile and the well beaten third is rated in the eighties, so the form looks to be very decent. Patavium chased home the well regarded Renderoc last time. The third and fourth have both won since so he has to be given every respect. Gracechurch is one of the more exposed runners in the line up but has shown enough to be considered for each-way purposes. It's Unbelievable and Auld Lang Syne could be the pick of the debutantes, but on this occasion we will have to side with the form horse and that is Regal Connection.
Gracechurch (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) In touch, headway halfway, ridden over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Global Genius (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Rainbow's Classic 9-4fav (9-0) With leaders, effort 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Chris Corsa (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) sft.
It's Unbelievable (USA) Stravinsky gelding, half-brother to several winning sprinters.
Sunbolt (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ran green and early reminders, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Truly Fruitful (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Regal Connection (USA) 10-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and edged right over 2f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Royal Proposal (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd.
Crusader's Gold (FR) 13-2 (8-7) Soon led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Suits Me (8-7) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
El Dee (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f, 9th of 10, 15l behind Damelza (8-2) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Moonlight Fantasy (IRE) Night Shift gelding out of a twice-raced mare.
Patavium (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 15, shd behind Renderoc (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Snow Symphony (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 5l behind Renderoc (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Soviet Legend (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 14, 14l behind Suits Me (8-7) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Arcangela Galileo filly, half-sister to three winners.
Quintin Spinning World filly out of an unraced mare.
Cora Pearl (IRE) Montjeu filly, half-sister to 7f winner Varenka.
Missoula (IRE) 80-1 (8-11) Soon outpaced in rear, struggling 3f out, 10th of 11, 25l behind Deveron (8-11) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn fll (2) sft in Jul.
Auld Lang Syne (IRE) Piccolo colt, brother to winning miler Audrey's Dilemma.
