steadied start, held up, ridden and headway 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on well, just denied
towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace
mid-division to rear, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and faded
in touch, ridden 4f out and weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, chased leader over 3f out, weakened over 2
led, headed 6f out, hampered slightly 4f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out and faded
mid-division, effort and headway approaching 2f out, every chance approaching 1f out, one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on
towards rear, headway on outside 3f out, led on bit 1f out, just held on
mid-division to rear, ridden and weakend over 3f out
prominent, ridden over 2, faded final furlong
The vote here goes to Gallego ahead of Armanatta and Son Of Thunder. Gallego is back to a winning mark from the summer and, having run well here in the past, has to be considered. Armanatta performed well at The Curragh last time over a trip short of her ideal and she has to be seriously considered. A five-time winner, Son Of Thunder has enough form from around today's mark to be rated a key player, while Oakley Absolute ran well over a shorter trip last time at Goodwood and, if in that same sort of mood, is entitled to to go well. It would not be a total surprise if Sheriff's Deputy were to run well based on his best 2005 form now that he has had a pipe-opener this time around. Finally, Baboosh could be interesting if attracting money but, for the selection we will stick with Gallego.
Gallego 25-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, brief effort into mid-division on wide outside 4f out, soon ridden and beaten, 12th of 15, 19l behind Altay (11-2) at Ascot 1m 4f amt hcp (4) sft in Sept.
Smoothly Does It 25-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 9l behind The Fonze (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcap (6) pol in Jun.
Baboosh (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 12th of 16, 17l behind Liberty Run (9-0) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sept.
Beautiful Mover (USA) 10-1 (8-4) Close up until lost place entering straight, hung right and no impression over 1f out, 6th of 8, 3l behind Take A Mile (8-4) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo clm (5) sft in Aug '05.
Shosolosa (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, last of 12, 26l behind Todlea (11-4) at Goodwood 1m 1f amt hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Zalzaar (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leader until halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 16l behind Veiled Applause (8-11) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Armanatta (IRE) 25-1 (7-8) Chased leaders on far side, 6th halfway, soon ridden and outpaced, kept on from 1 1/2f out, 4th of 25, 1l behind Grecian Dancer (8-13) at Curragh 7f hcp 0-80 gd in Sept.
Wilderness Bay (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Prominent until 3f out, eased final furlong, last of 14, 35l behind Sendinpost (8-3) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Salonga (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, raced wide in mid-division, weakened 3f out, 11th of 13, 10l behind Hurry Up Helen (8-13) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Son of Thunder (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Held up behind, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Light Sentence (8-9) at Redcar 1m 3f sll (5) gd in Sept.
Oakley Absolute 10-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, effort and headway final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 20, nk behind Gracie's Gift (9-7) at Goodwood 1m clm hcap (6) gd in Sept.
Sheriff's Deputy 25-1 (9-2) Keen, held up in touch, ridden and weakened 3f out, 16th of 17, 22l behind Sudden Impulse (8-8) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
Bridegroom 9-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never going pace to reach leader, 5th of 13, 8l behind Looker (8-0) at Salisbury 1m 2f clm (5) gs in Sept.
Golden Sprite 25-1 (8-12) In touch, every chance over 1f out, faded, 4th of 12, 11l behind Regal Velvet (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gf in Sept.
Competitor 12-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression, last of 11, 19l behind Good Article (9-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sept.
The Iron Giant (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Soon chased leaders, led 4f out, headed inside final furlong, no impression when lost 2nd final 75 yards, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Liberty Run (9-0) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sept.
