in touch, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, soon led, driven over 3f out, soon headed and weakened
tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon well held
slowly into stride, always in the rear
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, clear final furlong, easy
in touch, ridden over 4f out, edging right when chasing clear pair over 1f out in vain
It is rather disappointing that King O'The Gypsies remains a maiden after what looked two ideal oppertunities to get off the mark but Roger Charlton's colt can make it third time lucky here. He commenced his career with an eye-catching run in the Wood Ditten at the Newmarket Craven meeting but just appears short of a turn of foot at a vital stage in his two races since. Being a brother to Albanov, it would come as no surprise if he came into his own over further than this but for now, his class should see him through. French Riveria has attained a respectable rating from three maiden outings but in staying that has proved an expensive failure for those that have taken the short odds on offer about him on his last two starts. Forcing tactics were applied last time but he folded very tamely in the closing stages. Full Marks has not fulfilled the promise that she displayed on debut at Leicester last backend. The maiden which she contested at Kempton recently looked ordinary to say the least. That was her first attempt at twelve furlongs and it could not be said she finished out her race strongly so has something to prove on a number of fronts. Inquest showed a semblance of promise on debut at Windsor in what appeared an ordinary maiden at the time and nothing to date could change one's opinion of that. Pat Eddery saddles a very interesting newcomer Sakheela a half-sister to a former useful stayer in Shabernak and Souffleur, last seasons smart staying novice hurdler for Peter Bowen. She is worth keeping a close eye on with the future in mind but for today King O'The Gypsies should prove too good for these.
Darfen (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Took keen hold, in touch, every chance approaching 2 out, one pace approaching last, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Rising Force (10-12) at Stratford 2m nov hdl (3) gd in Jul (N.Hunt).
Frankly Fantastic 66-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, went right and mistake 1st, mistake 2nd, reminder after 3rd, mistake next, weakened 6th, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Golan Way (11-7) at Stratford 2m nov hdl (3) gf in Jun, 10 ran (N.Hunt).
Go On Ahead (IRE) 100-1 (9-13) Led until headed over 4f out, kept on until weakened 2f out, 5th of 9, 7l behind Ordination (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jul.
Topsy Maite 100-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, ridden and struggling over 3f out, 10th of 11, 23l behind Barring Decree (8-11) at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in May.
French Riviera 1-2fav (9-0) Led, ridden and clear with rival over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly, 5th of 11, 10l behind Dance The Star (9-0) at Windsor 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
It's Early Days Singspiel gelding out of a mare who ran only twice.
King O'The Gypsies (IRE) 2-1 (9-3) Close up, not much room over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, soon no impression, 2nd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Woodcutter (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Mr Grumble (USA) Mr Greeley gelding out of an unraced mare.
Auction Belle Auction House filly, sister to middle-distance winner Skye But N Ben.
Extreme Pleasure (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Started slowly, held up in rear, never dangerous from over 2f out, 11th of 14, 16l behind Starfala (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn fll (4) pol in Jul.
Inquest 50-1 (9-3) Never better than finishing position, 7th of 16, 12l behind Island Vista (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs.
Dagua Briza (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Steadied start, raced keenly, always in rear, 12th of 13, 25l behind Darksideofthemoon (9-13) at Lingfield 1m 6f mdn stk (5) gd.
Full Marks 3-1jt-fav (8-12) In touch, ridden and hanging right over 2f out, no progress over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 14, 7l behind Starfala (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn fll (4) pol in Jul.
Sakheela Sakhee filly, half-sister to numerous winners on the flat and over hurdles including high-class hurdler Souffleur.
