chased clear leader, effort over 2f out, soon under pressure, weakened approaching final furlong
held up 4th, headway from 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, driven out
held up in rear, slipped badly and lost action 3f out, soon ridden, not recover
early to post, pulled very hard and soon clear leader, driven and headed over 1f out, weakened
held up mid-division, driven along over 3f out, no response and beaten 2f out, eased final furlong
held up in rear, headway and effort to chase leaders 2f out, hard ridden approaching final furlong, one-paced
dwelt, held up 3rd, progress to chase leader on outside 2f out, led over 1f out, hard ridden and headed just inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
An open looking contest, where cases can be made for any of the seven runners. Prompt Payment is in fine form and is sure to be a warm order after wins at Leicester and then twice at Newmarket. Though connections suggest she prefers a bit of cut underfoot, she has won on fast ground and she should go well on her step up in class. Ishtak was an easy winner of her maiden at Kempton in July, but was found wanting when stepped up in trip and grade for the Park Hill recently. Back over 12 furlongs and on quicker ground, she should go well for John Gosden's in-form yard. However, preference is for stable mate Treble Heights. An easy winner on debut at Chester, she had only the very useful Alexander Three D in front of her in the Park Hill and back over 12 furlongs she is open to further improvement, though the ground will be plenty quick enough for her. The remainder all merit respect, in what should be a good contest.
