188Bet September Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 14:05 | Winning time: 2m 30.57s

(2)

Crystal Ocean⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: David Probert| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 129| BF| D

6/4

Narrowly denied in last year's St Leger and successful on first three Group starts in 2018, culminating in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot. Excellent second in the King George last time, and much respected despite his penalty.

Form: 12-1112

(4)

Cribbs Causeway^p⁷⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: K Shoemark| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 95| C| D

66/1

Posted a career-best effort when third in a fillies' Group 3 at York in May over 1¾m. Not in same form since, and while she has a good AW record, looks out of her depth here.

Form: 213-386

(1)

Enable³⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 126| D

8/15

Sole defeat to date came on 2017 return, and she won five consecutive Group 1 races subsequently, culminating in a dominant display in the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe. Had a setback in the spring, but will take all the beating if back to her best.

Form: 111111-

(5)

Peak Princess^p²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon| OR: 93| C

100/1

Winner of a 7f handicap here last August, and better than ever when successful over same trip here last month. Plenty to prove at this level, however, including stamina.

Form: 7-65831

Non-Runners

(3)

Weekender¹⁴

Weight: 9-5| Age: 4

T: J & T Gosden J: K T O'Neill

Forecasts

Enable (8/15), Crystal Ocean (6/4), Weekender (10/1), Cribbs Causeway (66/1), Peak Princess (100/1)

All eyes will be on Enable as she gets back on the trail of Group 1 glory, but she is entitled to need this run after a setback earlier in the year, and may be vulnerable to the race-fit CRYSTAL OCEAN, who is a top-class performer in his own right. Weekender is better than a pacemaker, and isn't completely ruled out, especially if left alone in front.