pressed leader, led 4f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inside 3f out, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders entering final furlong, went 3rd inside final furlong, no impression when lost 3rd near finish
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, staying on when badly hampered inside final 2f, recovered and ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final 2f, in command and pushed clear final furlong
behind, ridden and staying on when badly hampered inside final 2f, kept on after but not time to recover
led to 4f out, prominent, hung right over 2f out, soon ridden and went left, bumped rival , lost place and soon squeezed out
dwelt, ridden along halfway on outside, always behind
chased leaders on outside, bumped inside final 2f, recovered and went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression
Probably an ordinary maiden and Andhaar is our selection ahead of Today's The Day and Popiel. Andhaar has ran creditably in three starts thus far and was not disgraced at Kempton last week. He seems to have got the hang of starting on terms and the booking of Seb Sanders is a positive. Today's The Day should be suited by an extra furlong. One of the more expensive purchases in the field, the cheekpieces are tried in an attempt to persuade him into victory. Popiel is bred to be better over further. That said, his relatives were all capable of winning over this trip at this time of their careers. Deal Clincher ran disappointingly at Kempton and the fact that she has taken a break from the game suggests something was probably amiss. Imperial Skylight looks a nursery type and will be vulnerable to improvers. Ed Vaughan's horses are always worth a look and it would be no surprise to see Honorable Endeavour leave behind an inauspicious start. Night Lily is likely to be tried again under forcing tactics. Al Sabaheya is watched in the market. Andhaar is the pick.
Andhaar 11-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Perfect Citizen (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Arrogance 20-1 (9-3) Started slowly, always outpaced in rear, last of 14, 37l behind Square Eddie (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Honorable Endeavor 14-1 (9-1) Always behind, 13th of 14, 26l behind Firth of Fifth (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jun.
Imperial Skylight 66-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, took keen hold early, always behind, 8th of 12, 23l behind Sohcahtoa (9-5) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Popiel Halling colt, brother to 7f winner Queen of Poland and middle-distance winner Hill Billy Rock, half-brother to numerous winners.
Al Sabaheya Kheleyf filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 7f-1m2f.
Deal Clincher 4-1 (8-8) Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 6l behind Grand Honour (9-7) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Night Lily (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Snoqualmie Girl (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft.
Tallulah's Secret 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 7th of 9, 34l behind Cook's Endeavour (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Today's The Day 10-1 (8-9) Mid-division until outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Crystal Moments (8-13) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Definite Honey 100-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, never a factor, 9th of 14, 13l behind Blushing Maid (8-12) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
