always prominent, took narrow lead 3f out, headed over 1f out, regained lead well inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, effort over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
pushed along early, headway to track leaders over 8f out, not clear run on inside over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 1f out, never troubled leaders
led, pushed along when awkward on bend over 4f out, headed narrowly 3f out, driven and led again over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along over 1f out, never on terms
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway on inside over 2f out, no further progress
pushed along, always behind, tailed off
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
EXCELSIOR ACADEMY has shown a decent level of form in maidens on the Polytrack on his last two starts and Brian Meehan's colt gets the verdict in the hope that he can translate that form back on turf today, with the main dangers rated as Blue Dynasty and Security Joan. The last mentioned has not progressed as much as may have been anticipated for being stepped up in trip in his last two starts but it is probably too early to be writing off Richard Hannon's filly so she has to be considered in a weak looking contest. Hassadin ran much better at Great Leighs last time but that was only a claimer and this is tougher, while both Darley Sun and Corredor Sun need to improve on what they have shown so far to trouble the judge. Amanda Perrett's Blue Dynasty ran well at Great Leighs last time and should improve for the longer trip today but preference is for Excelsior Academy.
Blue Dynasty (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Went left start, tracked leaders, ridden and hung left from over 2f out, soon stayed on same pace, 4th of 14, 4l behind Thunderball (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn (4) pol in Aug.
Corredor Sun (USA) 66-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, never dangerous, last of 9, 13l behind On Our Way (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Darley Sun (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 15l behind Kite Wood (9-3) at Doncaster 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Diamond Heist 40-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway under pressure 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 11l behind Appraisal (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Excelsior Academy 5-1 (9-0) With leader, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 12, 6l behind Fullback (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Hassadin 9-2 (9-7) Tracked leader 3f, remained prominent, ridden over 3f out, pressed leaders and soon every chance entering final furlong, not quicken near finish, 3rd of 6, 1/2l behind Dougie Peel (9-2) at Great Leighs 1m 2f 2yo clm (5) pol.
Rio Del Oro (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Slowly away, always rear, last of 13, 21l behind Dubai Crest (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Braishfield Lass 100-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and gradually lost place from halfway, soon beaten, last of 10, 30l behind Simple Solution (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) pol.
Graysland 66-1 (8-7) Always outpaced, completely tailed off, last of 4, well behind Rapid Release (9-3) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) frm in Jul.
Security Joan (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Soon pushed along towards rear, switched left 3f out, soon ridden, some late headway, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 13l behind Heliodor (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 1f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Stafford Charlie Silver Patriarch colt out of flat and hurdles winner Miss Roberto.
Aziz (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Went badly left start, always behind, 17th of 19, 20l behind Delegator (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
