Verdict

King's Girl made a promising start at Newmarket only to return a disappointing favourite at Brighton last time. Swift And Sure was a beaten favourite at Bath earlier and disappointed at Newbury back in July while Wing Defence looks likely to finish closer after a modest debut but Oisin Murphy prefers the chance of the newcomer HIDDEN MESSAGE. The Scat Daddy filly is related to three winners and an entry in the Rockfel at Newmarket later this month suggests William Haggas’ charge has shown plenty of ability at home.

Formwatch

Boorowa 125-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Magnetic Charm (9-0) at Newbury 6f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Aug.

Clara Peeters Epaulette filly out of Musical Key.

Clubora (USA) Medaglia D'oro filly out of Middle Club.

Djibouti (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 9th of 10, 10 3/4l behind Gold Arrow (9-0) at Brighton 6f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Sep.

Gilt Edge 80-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 9, 22 1/4l behind Bye Bye Hong Kong (9-2) at Windsor 6f stks (5) gd in Aug.

Harbour Times (IRE) 80-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division on inside, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on past beaten horses inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Lively Lydia (8-12) at Windsor 6f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Aug.

Hidden Message (USA) Scat Daddy filly out of Secret Charm.

King's Girl 6-5fav (9-0) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on into 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 3 3/4l behind Winter Light (9-0) at Brighton 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.

Mongolia Maxios filly out of Bianca De Medici.

Mrs Worthington (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 14th of 17, 12 1/4l behind Feel Glorious (9-0) at Goodwood 6f mdn fll stks (2) gd in Aug.

Shadow Force Lethal Force filly out of Night Premiere.

Swift And Sure (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Scintilating (9-0) at Newbury 6f fll stks (4) gf in Jul.

Wing Defence 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, switched left 2f out, edged left and stumbled over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 16, 8 1/2l behind Fares Kodiac (9-5) at Windsor 6f mdn stks (4) gf in Aug.

Yes Can Do (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Shambolic (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn fll stks (4) gs in Aug.