led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, soon outpaced by impressive winner
tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
close up, pushed along 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, pushed along 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
dwelt towards rear, ridden 2f out, never near leaders
keen tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
dwelt keen early, held up, headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, quickened clear under hand ride, impressive
held up, pushed along halfway, never on terms
towards rear, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish
raced wide close up, weakened 2f out
Not much form to go on in this but Raaeb was well backed against more experienced rivals at Doncaster. Always travelling strongly, he showed a nice turn of foot to put the issue to bed and should make a bold bid to defy his penalty. Finest Sound has placed twice at Sandown and it would be no surprise to see him in the frame again but a couple of debutants make more appeal. Dewhurst entry VATICAN CITY should have a bright future as a brother to five winners, including the classic winners Gleneagles and Marvellous, and he can make a winning start. Captivated has a less impressive pedigree but John Gosden’s youngsters rarely arrive at the track undercooked.
Raaeb (IRE) 11-10fav (9-5) Pressed leader, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, pushed out towards finish, won at Doncaster 7f mdn stks (3) gf in Sep beating Arabian Moon (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Albert Edward (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Held up, pushed along 2f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 15, 5 3/4l behind Theotherside (9-0) at Newbury 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Sep.
Al Qaqaa (USA) War Front colt out of Pin Up.
Big Jimbo Helmet colt out of Big Moza.
Captivated Bated Breath colt out of Capella's Song.
Finest Sound (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Keen soon prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/4l behind Via De Vega (9-5) at Sandown 1m stks (4) gd in Sep.
Gigi's Beach 10-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced when came towards stands side over 2f out, soon no impression, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Maqtal (9-5) at Yarmouth 7f mdn stks (4) gf in Sep.
Jadeer (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) In rear, went right 3f out, well beaten final 2f, last of 9, 21l behind Raaeq (9-5) at Newbury 7f stks (4) gf in Sep.
Jungle Capers (IRE) 80-1 (9-5) Slowly away always towards rear, 13th of 15, 24 1/4l behind Theotherside (9-0) at Newbury 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Sep.
Kinross Kingman colt out of Ceilidh House.
Maximilius (GER) 5-1 (9-5) Led early, prominent, outpaced over 2f out, no impression on leaders after, 5th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Sea Voice (9-5) at Chepstow 7f stks (5) gs in Sep.
The Simple Truth (FR) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, ran green, raced wide and mostly in last pair, outpaced 3f out, no headway, last of 7, 34 1/4l behind Luigi Vampa (9-4) at Goodwood 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Aug.
Vatican City (IRE) Galileo colt out of You'resothrilling.
Theydon Bagel 100-1 (9-0) In rear, pushed along halfway, soon outpaced, tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Queen Daenerys (9-0) at Newmarket 1m fll stks (4) gf in Sep.
Theydon Louboutin 100-1 (9-0) Slowly away in rear, weakened 2f out, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Queen Daenerys (9-0) at Newmarket 1m fll stks (4) gf in Sep.
