led, ridden over 1f out, kept on well until headed and no extra close home
chased leader, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd inside final 2f, weakened quickly over 1f out
held up in last trio, never troubled leaders
slowly into stride, raced keenly and soon chasing leaders, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
chased leaders on inside, went 2nd inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened well inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, good headway between horses over 1f out, stayed on to lead close home
slowly into stride, held up in rear, never a factor
slowly into stride and awkwardly away, held up towards rear, headway on inside chasing leaders over 2f out, hung left and kept on same pace inside final furlong
Baba Reza scored over track and trip a fortnight ago and is closely matched on these terms with George Scott and the more exposed Silvestris. The latter was placed yet again at York last time while Desert Vision also has a shout at the weights but stablemate IILLUSTRATOR has more scope. The latter gave the impression this extra distance would suit when staying on strongly for third over 6f at Wolverhampton on his debut and is preferred to Goodwood runner-up Marks Bear, who also steps up in trip.
Baba Reza 3-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, switched right over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well, won at Chelmsford City 7f stks (5) pol in Oct beating Rommel (9-6) by 2l, 10 ran.
Desert Vision 12-1 (9-7) Led, ridden 3f out, headed 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Sir Maxi (9-5) at Lingfield 7f (5) pol in Oct.
Hiroshi 3-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Andonno (9-3) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Illustrator 17-2 (9-5) Dwelt pushed along towards rear, ridden and ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Choritzo (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Jun.
George Scott (IRE) 18-1 (8-9) In touch stand side, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 26th of 27, 34 3/4l behind Just Frank (8-9) at Newmarket 6f stks (2) sft in Oct.
Silvestris 11-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 5f out, edged left and pressed over 1f out, headed last stride, 2nd of 11, shd behind Orgetorix (9-5) at York 1m stks (3) sft in Oct.
Hell Of A Year (FR) 33-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 21l behind Aldaary (9-5) at Yarmouth 6f stks (4) sft in Oct.
Absolute Scenes (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Desert Empire (9-0) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Madad (IRE) Footstepsinthesand colt out of Deryshicca.
Mighty Power (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Third Kingdom (9-2) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Marks Bear (IRE) 15-8 (8-13) Prominent, driven 2f out, ridden and reminders entering final furlong, no match for winner closing stages, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Caribou (9-2) at Goodwood 6f stks (4) hvy in Oct.
