held up in touch, effort 2f out, outpaced by leading pair final 2f
pulled hard, in rear, effort over 3f out, weakened and hung left well over 2f out
steadied start, raced keenly, chased leader over 8f, led over 2f out, ridden and wandered and ran green from over 1f out, ran on towards finish
chased leader until over 8f out, remained close up, ridden 3f out, outpaced by leading pair final 2f
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Meydan City can take another step forwards and land this contest with By Command and Siberian Tiger rated the main dangers. The selection showed promise on debut despite returning a beaten favourite at odds-on but relished the step up to ten furlongs when winning a decent maiden at the July meeting. There was a lot to like about that performance and he can take this step up in class in his stride. By Command rates the principal threat as he wasn't beaten far in the Lingfield Derby Trial in May; he's been given plenty of time by his trainer and should have more to offer. Paveroc and Siberian Tiger are both more exposed and are not without hope on the pick of their form but there has to be a big doubt about them being able to reproduce it here and Meydan City is the clear pick.
