led early, tracked winner until ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner approaching 2f out, stayed on
tracked leaders, outpaced over 1f out
held up in touch, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out
held up, weakened over 2f out
soon led, made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well
Nonrunner
Winter Bloom won impressively when last seen and whilst this is a step up in grade, Henry Cecil's charge gets the vote to win again at the main expense of Perfect Act and Relative Order. The selection comes here on the back of a win at Redcar and a slightly harsh mark of 80. That maiden was no great shakes but the handicapper obviously feels that there is plenty of scope for improvement, and she should run a big race on ground that suits. Perfect Act made a great start to her career with a smooth success at Newbury when coming from the rear to score comfortably. She goes for this race instead of a crack at the big sales race on Wednesday and must warrant plenty of respect. Huzzah continues to slowly improve with racing but is proving frustrating to follow so of more interest may be Relative Order. The form of his win has been franked by the second going close at York since and with more to come, John Best's charge should be respected. Kersaint has plenty of stamina in the pedigree but hasn't shaped as though she is quite ready for this step up in trip, and whilst Indian Days could go well with a confidence boosting win under his belt, we will side with Winter Bloom to score.
Kersaint (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 17, 4l behind Cristal Clear (8-13) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Winter Bloom (USA) 7-4 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, pushed out, readily, won at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) frm in Aug beating Coachhouse Lady (9-0) by 1l, 13 ran.
Relative Order 33-1 (7-12) Mid-division in centre, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, edged left, ridden out, won at Ascot 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Gypsy Baby (8-7) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Perfect Act 4-1 (8-12) Held up, good headway over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, readily, won at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Aug beating Doctor Robert (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Huzzah (IRE) 4-6fav (9-3) Took keen hold, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, rallied near finish, just failed, 2nd of 9, shd behind Palmerin (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn (4) pol in Aug.
Hansinger (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Always behind, 12th of 17, 8l behind Edge of Gold (8-6) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Aug.
Higgy's Boy (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 8, 4l behind Cee Bargara (9-5) at Kempton 6f nov med aut stk (4) pol in Jun.
Dubai Dynamo 11-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 5th of 17, 2l behind Cristal Clear (8-13) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Indian Days 14-1 (8-0) Held up, hampered 5f out, not clear run over 2f out, switched left 2f out, stayed on to lead final furlong, won at Sandown 7f 2yo hcp (4) gf beating Always Ready (8-8) by a hd, 12 ran.
