slowly away, pushed along to track leaders 3f out, no extra final furlong
prominent, ran on strongly to lead over 2f out, won going away
mid-division, pushed along before 3f out, never dangerous
led, pushed along 2f out when headed by winner, kept on final furlong
edged right out of stalls, driven before 3f out, never near leaders
in rear, outpaced and driven 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly away, pushed along entering final 3f, stayed on last 2f
With Respect made a winning debut in testing ground at Newbury last year and is partnered by Oisin Murphy on his return. THE PERFECT CROWN hasn’t raced since February but finished third in a Listed race over track and trip on that occasion having earlier romped home by a wide-margin at Chelmsford. Rated 96, Archie Watson’s colt is the one to beat in this. The more exposed Aroha has a shout on these terms but was a beaten favourite at Catterick on her reappearance while Miss Mulligan and Rocky Dreams look the most likely improvers of the remainder.
With Respect (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, went 2nd and switched right inside final furlong, stayed on to lead final strides, won at Newbury 6f mdn stks (4) hvy in Oct beating Cold Front (9-5) by hd, 20 ran.
The Perfect Crown (IRE) 7-4fav (9-2) Tracked leader, led 2f out, hung left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 9, 3 3/4l behind Malotru (9-2) at Lingfield 7f lst stks (1) pol in Feb.
Fair Man 100-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, well behind final 3f, 7th of 9, 23 1/2l behind A La Voile (9-0) at Bath 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Aroha (IRE) 11-8fav (9-0) Bit wide, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, went 2nd 2f out until over 1f out, ridden and hung left soon after, slightly hampered inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no impression, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Newscaster (9-0) at Catterick 6f stks (5) gd in Jul.
Chica Del Dia 66-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, niggled along over 4f out, pushed along and struggling well over 1f out, last of 9, 17 3/4l behind Dublin Pharaoh (9-5) at Lingfield 1m stks (5) pol in Feb.
French Battle (USA) 80-1 (8-13) Slow into stride, in rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 34 1/4l behind Eastern World (9-4) at Newmarket 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Georgette Acclamation filly out of Semaral.
Miss Mulligan (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Slowly away, held up, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 9, 5l behind Bizzi Lizzi (9-0) at Newmarket 1m fll stks (5) gf in Jul.
Rocky Dreams 17-2 (9-5) Raced wide tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 4l behind Starman (9-5) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Jul.