slight lead, riddden and joined 2f out, driven and headed over 1f out, chased winner, held when lost 2nd close home
raced alone on stands side rail, with leader, every chance 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, held up tracking leaders, ridden when not clear run and switched left inside final 2f, soon hung left, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, no impression on winner
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out
A smaller field than at York and perhaps a chance for DUBAWI GOLD to stride out from the front. Michael Dods' colt was an eye-catcher when ridden by Kieren Fallon as he got no sort of run and was then eased down late on. On his earlier form at Epsom and Royal Ascot he rates a big player so better is anticipated this afternoon with the yard in better form. Choose Wisely looks a real five furlong horse, and along with Katell is fairly readily passed over. Of more interest is Barefoot Lady who won going away at Beverley and although she didn't impress everyone at the breeze-up sales, the 30,000 Euros paid for her looks money well spent. Of the rest the filly Admirable Spirit might appreciate a return to a straight sprint course, but the rest look likely to be outclassed with the exception of Belle Bayardo although he has something to prove over this trip.
Belle Bayardo (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked winner until ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 8l behind Fifth Commandment (8-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo stks (3) gf in Aug.
Dubawi Gold 8-1 (8-12) Behind and niggled along, not clear run on stands side rail 3f out until hanging right 2f out, switched left and eased 1f out, last of 11, 28l behind Approve (9-1) at York 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug.
Choose Wisely (IRE) 4-7fav (9-2) Pressed leader on rail, ridden and every chance when hung right over 1f out, continued to hang right inside final furlong, rallied well towards finish, 3rd of 5, 1/2l behind Mappin Time (9-2) at Ripon 5f 2yo stks (3) gd in Aug.
Katell (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Went slightly right start, held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, effort and hung left over 1f out, no impression on leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 12l behind Waiter's Dream (9-0) at York 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Aug.
Barefoot Lady (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged right and soon clear, ran on well, won at Beverley 5f 2yo fll mdn (4) gf in Aug beating Infectious (9-0) by 6l, 7 ran.
Lady Royale 3-1 (8-7) In rear but in touch, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, last of 4, 4l behind Arctic Feeling (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stks (3) gd in Aug.
Admirable Spirit 2-1fav (9-1) Raced in rear, headway over 3f out, soon chasing winner, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Belle Royale (9-1) at Chester 6f 2yo fll stks (2) gs in Aug.