One of the leading fancies for this race, Interactif, has his work cut out from box 11 so preference is for POUNCED whilst Awesome Act and Codoy could go well at bigger prices. Todd Pletcher made the decision to switch his colt to turf after a disappointing performance on dirt on his second outing and he produced a top class display which prompted his jockey to describe him as a serious horse. He followed that with another commanding display over nine when again asked to come from off the pace but the drop in trip and high draw may both be against him. The trip is possibly on the short side for Codoy who chased Interactif home at Keeneland but he could go well at a price if he's able to hold a more prominent position from his low draw. Viscount Nelson is well drawn and this test should suit his style of running but he hasn't shown an instant turn of foot in any of his recent outings and he could be tapped for toe if this turns into a sprint from the turn. Awesome Act took four runs to open his account but the Goodwood form received a boost when Morana won a Group 3 next time and there were excuses for his run in the Dewhurst where he saw too much daylight and ran too freely as a result. Dettori's decision to partner Pounced rather than Buzzword looks significant and John Gosden knows exactly what type of horse is required to win this race and supplied last year's winner in Donativum. He was asked to make the running at Longchamp last time but may be better served by being tucked in behind the pace on this occasion as he was when winning his maiden. The form of his run in France gives him leading claims on the book and Pounced should go close.
Zip Quik (USA) 13-1 (8-6) 3wd into lane,no bid, 6th of 9, 6l behind Lookin At Lucky (8-10) at Del Mar(USA) 7f 2yo Grp 1 in Sep.
Viscount Nelson (USA) 11-2 (8-12) In touch, switched right to chase winner just over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Poet's Voice (8-12) at Doncaster 7f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Sep.
Codoy (USA) 55-1 (8-5) Came 5 wide, gaining, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Interactif (8-11) at Keeneland(USA) 1m 2yo Grp 3 in Oct.
Pounced (USA) 12-1 (8-13) Attempted to make all, headed over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Siyouni (8-13) at Longchamp(FR) 7f 2yo Grp 1 gd in Oct.
Gallant Gent (USA) 39-1 (8-10) Bid,led 1/4,held 3rd, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Lookin At Lucky (8-10) at Oak Tree At Santa Anita(USA) 1m 2yo Grp 1 in Oct.
Awesome Act (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Hampered start, mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 9th of 15, 7l behind Beethoven (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct.
Bridgetown (USA) 17-4 (8-10) Brk outwrd,ridden out, won at Woodbine(USA) 1m Grp 2 2yo fm in Sep beating Becky's Kitten (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
King Ledley (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Towards rear, progress travelling well into 9th over 1f out, ridden and ran on well without threatening final furlong, switched and 3rd close home, 3rd of 20, 2 1/2l behind Lucky General (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo aut gd in Sep.
Becky's Kitten (USA) 13-2 (8-10) Rallied gamely between, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Bridgetown (8-10) at Woodbine(USA) 1m Grp 2 2yo fm in Sep.
Interactif (USA) Evensfav (8-11) Taken back, angled out, won at Keeneland(USA) 1m 2yo Grp 3 in Oct beating Codoy (8-5) by 1l, 12 ran.
Buzzword 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on onepace, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Beethoven (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct.
Dean's Kitten (USA) 4-1 (8-8) 3wide fully extended, won at Belmont Park(USA) 1m 2yo stk sft in Oct beating Imaging (8-7) by nk, 13 ran.
Kera's Kitten (USA) 6-5fav (8-8) Well handled, drew off, won at Retama Park(USA) 1m 2yo stk sft in Oct beating B'wanagoldmine (8-8) by 5l, 12 ran.
Summer Movie (USA) 12-1 (8-8) Bid btwn,rail,gamely, won at Oak Tree At Santa Anita(USA) 1m 2yo mdn fm in Sep beating Royal F J (8-8) by shd, 13 ran.
