slowly into stride, outpaced never dangerous
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened well over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven to lead and edged left over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened over 1f out
behind, some headway over 1f out, never on terms
slowly away, held up never dangerous
slowly into stride, mid-division, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, effort and switch right over 1f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, every chance over 2f out, stayed on well
prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, strongly pressed from over 2f out, headed 1f out, no exrta inside final furlong
The shortlist contains Giganticus, Spearit and Erytheis, with the vote going to Giganticus. The form of Giganticus's debut sixth behind the likes of Gin Jockey and Kilworth at Newmarket has got a pretty solid ring to it and, with improvement likely from that run, he looks set to go well here. Spearit's debut third to Johannes at York marks him down as a likely type too, and add to the list the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Erytheis, who was a highly promising second at Newbury on her debut. Felin Gruvy, who was second to Cantabria on her debut, has also to be considered, while Richard Hannon's 75,000 guineas purchase, Bon Viveur, Howard Johnson's 54,000 guineas buy, Maison Dieu, plus Hot Agnes and Politkovskaya, a half-sister to the very useful Splice, are all interesting newcomers. Overall, though, we are happy to side with Giganticus.
Bon Viveur Mozart colt out of middle-distance winner Fantazia.
Carrietau 11-2 (9-0) Mid-division, raced wide bend over 4f out, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 9l behind Royal Power (9-0) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Double Oh Seven (IRE) Alhaarth colt out of a mare who won in Italy.
Giganticus (USA) 11-2 (9-0) Prominent, ridden to chase winner 1f out, weakend well inside final furlong, 6th of 20, 1 1/2l behind Gin Jockey (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Jul.
Ingratitude (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 15, 14l behind Killarney Beauty (8-2) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
Jumbajukiba 20-1 (9-0) Started slowly, soon outpaced in rear, never near leaders, 6th of 9, 12l behind Racer Forever (9-0) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Maison Dieu King Charlemagne colt out of 5f winner Shining Desert.
Snark (IRE) Cape Cross colt out of 7f winner Agoer.
Sotik Star (IRE) Elnadim colt out of a 1m4f-2m winner who also won over hurdles.
Spearit (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Johannes (9-0) at York 6f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Aug.
Welsh Dragon 20-1 (8-9) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 11l behind Bling (8-9) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
Erytheis (USA) 11-4 (8-11) Slowly into stride, headway to track leaders after 2f, went 2nd inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Mostaqeleh (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Aug.
Felin Gruvy (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Close up, ridden and led over 1f out, headed near finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Cantabria (8-11) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gs in Aug.
Politkovskaya Medicean filly, half-sister to numerous winners on the flat and over hurdles.
The City Kid (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Behind, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 10, 9l behind Verite (9-0) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Trick Or Treat Lomitas filly, half-sister to flat and hurdles winner Trickstep.
Hot Agnes Agnes World filly out of 6f-7f winner Hot Tin Roof.
