held up, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, plugged on final furlong
prominent, took it up going well 2f out, few lengths clear final furlong, headed final 100 yards, no extra
mid-division out wide, pushed along and weakened 2f out
held up, ridden 2f out, rapid headway out wide final furlong, soon led, ran on well, comfortably
slowly away, in rear, struggling over 3f out, tailed off
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, could not go pace of leaders final furlong, plugged on
GOLDEN PASSPORT (NAP) was easy to back on debut at Salisbury but ran a race full of promise. The second, third and fifth in that race have all won since so the form looks very solid. Conquistador is a lot more exposed but has placed the last twice but Hana Sakura was beaten when hampered at Salisbury, though was heavily eased inside the final furlong and will have learned from the experience. Apex, a half-brother to Group 3 winner Oscula, looks the pick of the newcomers.
Apex (IRE) Kessaar colt out of Bisous Y Besos.
Conquistador 14-1 (9-7) Led, travelled well 2f out, disputing lead, pushed along before 1f out, soon headed, kept on for 3rd, 3rd of 15, 4 1/4l behind Exoplanet (9-7) at Newbury 7f stks (4) gd in Sep.
Emperor Zen (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Slowly away, in rear, weakened 2f out, last of 7, 30 3/4l behind Classic (9-2) at Newmarket 7f stks (4) sft in Aug.
Golden Passport 50-1 (9-2) In touch in mid-division, effort and not much room over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 4th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Captain Cuddles (9-2) at Salisbury 6f stks (4) gf in Jul.
Oneshot Cracksman colt out of Doddinel.
Hana Sakura (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Prominent, every chance 2f out, not much room and beaten over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Eximious (9-2) at Salisbury 7f mdn fll stks (2) gf in Sep.
Vinaka (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Dwelt, mid-division, pushed along 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Hoof It Hoof It (9-2) at Newbury 6f fll stks (4) gf in Aug.