in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance when hung left over 1f out, kept on one pace
made all, pushed along over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong
tracked winner until ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
in touch in rear, pushed along halfway, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, hampered over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
Collette was a huge disappointment at Chelmsford after a fair third at Yarmouth. She could easily bounce back, however, reverting to the Turf, though a couple of newcomers catch the eye on breeding. Mark Johnston’s juveniles are always worth a second look here and the trip won’t be a problem for the stoutly-bred Dontaskmeagain but a similar comment applies to PARTY POPPER. He’s a half-brother to two winners and could offer a bit more value. Rondo and Draw Lots will need to step up on debut efforts.
Awesome Gary 66-1 (9-2) Chased leaders 4f, 7th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Golden Dragon (9-9) at Windsor 6f stks (5) gf in Aug.
Dontaskmeagain (USA) Karakontie colt out of Al Beedaa.
Draw Lots (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Went right start, led, headed halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 13 1/4l behind Royal Crusade (9-0) at Newmarket 7f stks (4) gf in Aug.
Party Popper Outstrip colt out of Pink Flames.
Am I Dreaming (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Very slowly away, outpaced, last of 8, 18 1/2l behind Nat Love (9-0) at Epsom 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Aug.
Collette (IRE) 10-11fav (8-13) Slowly away, in rear, soon in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 8 1/4l behind Banmi (9-0) at Chelmsford City 7f mdn fll stks (6) pol in Aug.
Rondo (USA) 12-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, keen early, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Powertrain (9-5) at Newmarket 6f stks (4) gd in Aug.