prominent, chased leaders over 2f out, not much room over 1f out but held
tracked leaders, ridden and edged right to lead over 1f out, kept on
prominent and keen, faded final furlong
slowly into stride, headway on inside over 1f out, not reach winner
in touch, chased leaders 3f out, kept on
towards rear, headway 3f out, kept on
broke well and held up in touch, ridden 3f out, soon held
soon led, ridden when headed over 1f out, kept on
mid-division and keen hold, ridden and lost place 3f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear
towards rear, some late progress
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, hampered inside final furlong and faded
mid-division and keen, not clear run over 1f out, no further impression
Balakiref, Looks Could Kill and Idle Power dominate this contest and preference is for Balakiref. Idle Power has shown some good form this summer with a win at Goodwood to his credit and although he has disappointed on his last two starts on the Polytrack at Lingfield, this reversion to six furlongs may well suit, as he faded over seven last time. Looks Could Kill has plenty of placed efforts to his credit but his record of one win in sixteen starts suggests he may not be as menacing as he sounds. He finished off the turf season with a moderate effort at Epsom but may not have handled the track and on his all-weather debut he commands respect in this company. Balakiref has been in good form lately, including a win at Ayr in September, and has won here, showing his liking for the surface. With so many imponderables about his rivals, whether it be because of a poor run last time or a willingness to win, Balakiref seems to have ticks in all the boxes and gets the vote.
Cornus 20-1 (8-6) Towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 13, 7l behind Celtic Mill (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs.
Idle Power (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Pulled hard behind leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 7th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Perfect Story (8-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Looks Could Kill (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, moderate headway final furlong, 8th of 13, 9l behind Adoration (8-0) at Epsom 1m 1f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Will He Wish 25-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 4l behind Obrigado (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Prince Tum Tum (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Held up mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 7th of 12, 5l behind Fromsong (8-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (4) pol in Oct.
Sir Desmond 12-1 (9-1) Outpaced, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Fromsong (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Balakiref 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders far side, ridden and one pace final 2f, 3rd of 22, 12l behind Cardinal Venture (8-10) at Doncaster 7f app hcp (4) sft.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Held up, always in rear, last of 8, 7l behind Fromsong (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
