always towards rear, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
started slowly, always in rear and struggling from halfway
mid-division, headway to lead over 1f out, stayed on just held when headed well inside final furlong and bumped final strides
prominent, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
chased leaders, effort under pressure 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
slightly hampered start, soon in touch on outer, chased leaders 3f out, no progress from 2f out, weakened
held up, headway from 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, every chance, staying on close home when bumped final strides
started slowly, always behind, ridden over 3f out, no real progress
started very slowly, behind, lost touch halfway, weakened quickly
went sharply right leaving stalls, took keen hold, held up behind, ridden over 2f out, no headway
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, keeping on, held when hampered and snatched up final strides
behind, driven over 3f out, soon weakened
took keen hold towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, hung right inside final furlong, led close home
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened from 2f out
mid-division, chased leaders and hung left from 2f out, no impression of 1f out, soon one pace
Athar, Polish World and Hollow Ridge are the three against the field in this apparently open affair where there is little form to work on and preference is for Polish World. Polish World, trained by Ed Dunlop and the mount of Jamie Spencer cost over half a million dollars as a yearling and is a son of Danzig. Out of a dam who is a half sister to Orpen and a classy sprint related family, Polish World can be expected to have plenty of speed and the trainer is fully capable of having his charge ready first time out. Hollow Ridge is a daughter of Beat Hollow out of a classy Unfuwain mare, Bolas who excelled over middle distances. Richard Hughes is on board the Khaled Abdullah owned filly and the suspicion is that she may need longer distances to show her best. However, she is well bred and is bound to possess a touch of class so cannot be discounted at this seven furlong trip especially with the ground having a bit of cut and therefore stretching stamina a little. Richard Hannon's newcomers always command respect and although not as expensive as some at 57,000 guineas, Athar hails from a prolific family and is related to a multiple winner in the States at trips over a mile plus. He looks sure to go well. Polish World though is expected to make a winning debut.
Adversane Alhaarth colt out of 7f winner Cragreen.
Art of Poker (IRE) Almutawakel colt, half-brother to 6f winner Cheddar Island.
Athar (IRE) Traditionally colt out of 5f winner Lady Nasrana.
Bold Saxon (IRE) Desert Sun colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Gilded Youth 25-1 (9-3) Towards rear, some late progress, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 12l behind Dodge City (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Guiseppe Verdi (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 9l behind Desert Dew (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Montrose Man Foxhound gelding, half-brother to winners up to 7f.
Mr Napper Tandy Bahamian Bounty colt, half-brother to 1m & 1m1f winner Wind Star.
Nordic Affair 33-1 (9-0) Slowly away, outpaced, 9th of 11, 19l behind Adagio (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Palmetto Point Bahamian Bounty colt out of 7f & 1m1f winner Forum.
Philandering Robellino colt out of a moderate racemare.
Polish World (USA) Danzig colt, half-brother to the winning miler Welcome Girl.
Shavoulin (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Went left start, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 13l behind Longquan (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Tivers Song (USA) Buddha colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m including the Group 3 winner Chindi.
Hollow Ridge Beat Hollow filly, half-sister to the winning stayer Twice.
Ishimagic 50-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride and carried right start, behind, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 9l behind Lorena Wood (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gd in Sept.
Paradise Walk 20-1 (9-0) Went right and bumped stalls, held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 7l behind Puggy (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn fll (2) gf in Aug.
Encircled 40-1 (8-12) Very slowly away, always behind, 9th of 11, 22l behind Ladies Best (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
