chased leading pair, ridden to chase clear leader over 1f out, closed inside final furlong, led near finish
chased clear leader, ridden, edged left and lost 2nd over 1f out, no impression and lost 3rd final 100 yards
held up rear of main group, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
started very slowly, ran green and always in rear
led, still 3 lengths clear 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, caught near finish
switched right to inside and held up in touch, switched left over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd final 100 yards
CHAT DE LA BURG shaped with plenty of promise on his debut at Newmarket and John Best's colt is taken to see off a list of dangers that includes Layla's Lad, Robens Rock and La Fortunata. John Best is finishing this season better than the majority of the months, with five winners in October his best tally since April. This Johannesburg colt cost $130,000 and although those who finished behind him at Newmarket have not franked the form, the feeling is that there should be more to come. The highest-rated horse in the race is La Fortunata. John Jenkin's filly has done little wrong in her seven races to date and she looks sure to give backers a good run for their money. Any support for the newcomers would be of interest, especially Ahwahnee (a sister to Godfrey Street) and Layla's Lad (related to plenty of US winners), both of whom represent stables who can ready a newcomer. Lexi's Layla took a big backward step at Bath last time but is better rated on her two previous runs, Key Art has had plenty of opportunities and looks flattered by his official rating, whilst support for the once-raced The Strig would raise an eyebrow or two. A decent maiden, where Chat De La Burg is the nomination.
Chat De La Burg (USA) 7-2 (9-3) Raced keenly, prominent in main group, switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Rum King (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Key Art (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 8, 1l behind Bellini Rose (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
The Strig 100-1 (9-3) Slowly away, towards rear, pushed along halfway, no chance when hung right from inside final 2f, 8th of 11, 9l behind Final Answer (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Ahwahnee Compton Place filly out of Tahara.
Fair Passion Trade Fair filly out of United Passion.
La Fortunata 16-1 (9-0) Led and keen, ridden inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 11, hd behind Desert Poppy (9-0) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Lexi's Layla (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened and eased, last of 9, 25l behind Art Scholar (8-13) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Layla's Lad (USA) Dixieland Band colt out of Requesting More.
Robens Rock (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Steadied start, held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on strongly, not reached winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Admin (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Mosa Mine 13-2 (8-6) In touch, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Breathless Kiss (8-6) at Doncaster 5f 2yo nov fll (4) gs in Jul.
