tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, looked in trouble over 1f out, headway under pressure between horses inside final furlong, soon every chance, ran on
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left and headed inside final furlong, edged right and no extra final strides
steadied soon after start, pulled hard close up in last place, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and effort entering final furlong, soon every chance, not quicken near finish
soon led, quickened pace 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied to lead inside final furlong, ran on
NOBLE MISSION will probably always be labelled Frankel's brother but he's a progressive colt in his own right and, though facing a stiff task with his penalty for landing a Listed contest here a fortnight ago, can continue his upward curve before heading for Epsom. Thought Worthy is also in the Derby and it was a good effort to chase home Imperial Monarch on very testing ground in the Classic Trial at Sandown. There's no reason why this better going won't suit and he's a big threat. Farhaan started favourite for the Royal Lodge after his earlier victories but didn't run well and isn't certain to stay the trip on breeding. Rugged Cross looked a potentially useful performer when gaining a surprise victory in a strong York maiden in August but Prince Alzain didn't look quite up to this when beaten in a Polytrack Listed event at Lingfield.
Noble Mission 7-4fav (8-12) Raced keenly in touch, pushed along and not clear run from 2f out, challenged entering final furlong, soon driven and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Newmarket 1m 2f Listed stks 3yo (1) gs beating Mariner's Cross (8-12) by nk, 5 ran.
Farhaan (USA) 5-2fav (8-12) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 6l behind Daddy Long Legs (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Sep.
Prince Alzain (USA) 2-1 (9-0) Close up in chasing group, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed final 75 yards, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Talwar (9-0) at Lingfield 1m Listed Stakes (3yo) (1) pol in Apr.
Rugged Cross 18-1 (9-3) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at York 7f 2yo mdn (2) gs in Aug beating Storming Bernard (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 17 ran.
Thought Worthy (USA) 9-2 (9-0) Made most, ridden and stayed on well from over 1f out, came clear of pair that side, headed and no match for winner racing on stands side rail, 2nd of 4, 1 3/4l behind Imperial Monarch (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) hvy in Apr.
