TimeformBlog

Be Fabulous was a late bloomer for Andre Fabre, winning minor/listed event before signing off with success in Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp. Penalty to carry but no surprise if she has even more to offer this term.

Arctic Cosmos is the 2010 St Leger winner who showed he retains ability when taking 1¼m listed race at Kempton on return. Shaped as if amiss on soft going next time but expected to bounce back with ground drying out.

Blue Bajan was better than ever for this stable last season, second in this race before landing Henry II Stakes at Sandown. Solid return when fourth at Nottingham, and trip inadequate next time. Each-way claims.

Electrolyser had run of things when winning listed event at Nottingham in April, but generally struggled in pattern company last term, and similar story this year in Dubai and at Kempton last time.

Glen's Diamond won first 2 starts last term, including Dee Stakes at Chester. Back to form at up to 1¾m in Dubai this year, and excuses for latest defeat at Chester. Big improvement required in this, though.

Harris Tweed is a smart performer who ran right up to very best when winning Group 3 at Newbury on return last month. Conditions ideal and big run expected.

Red Cadeaux took a step forward when hammering rivals in Curragh Group 3 (1¾m) in June, and similar level of form when placed in Melbourne Cup/Hong Kong Vase and Sagaro on return. Leading player.

Times Up continued on the up last year, readily winning listed races over C&D and Newmarket. Not disgraced in Group 3 at Ascot on final start and worth another try in pattern company.

Timeform Verdict:
1. Harris Tweed
2. Red Cadeaux
3. Times Up

Timeform View: A competitive Group 2 in which most can be given a chance. Harris Tweed won his first Group race at Newbury on his recent return and can follow up back over a trip that could well be his optimum. Red Cadeaux looks a solid alternative, while Times Up also rates as a big threat.

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