led, headed after 1f, stayed prominent, led again well over 1f out, pushed clear
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, plugged on
held up and keen, mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
led after 1f, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride, never a danger
in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division and keen, ridden and weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, mid-division, effort and headway 3f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression
This doesn't look as good a maiden as the opener however there are a few of interest; namely Alcalde and Timpanist and the vote goes to Alcalde. It could be pertinent to side with the most interesting newcomer here as the standard set by the others is average to say the least. Mark Johnston's son of Hernando is bred to get further in time as he is a half-brother to Alambic and his pedigree is chocked full of stamina. However this race looks weak and on testing ground it may place the emphasis on stamina for these juveniles. Timpanist was unfancied on debut and was well-held after missing the break; the market may help with her chance today. Buddha O' Neil was a cheap purchase and like the filly was slowly away on debut, whilst Herschel and Parc Des Princes may improve on their debuts but would certainly need to. Primo Dilettante will be handicapped after this run so the market may prove informative, however in a weak race we will side with Alcalde.
Alcalde Hernando colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 1m-1m6f.
Buddha O' Neil 66-1 (9-3) Went left start, keen early, in rear, shaken up over 2f out, no headway, 13th of 15, 14l behind Midnight Cruiser (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
Crystallize 66-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 14th of 15, 19l behind Kentish Dream (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Herschel (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 12th of 14, 11l behind Brief Candle (8-12) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Primo Dilettante 16-1 (9-3) Led until headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Captain Ramius (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Aug.
Royal Arthur 100-1 (9-3) Slowly away, outpaced and always in rear, last of 13, 31l behind Whispering Angel (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Efficiency 28-1 (9-0) Always behind, last of 9, 11l behind Lady Cottingham (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jul.
Every Little Helps 50-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 11, 25l behind Perfect Pride (8-8) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Timpanist 11-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, pushed along and lost place before halfway, 12th of 16, 11l behind Felday (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
Welsh Passion Marju filly out of 1m3f winner Focosa.
Parc Des Princes (USA) 6-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress, soon outpaced, 8th of 14, 15l behind Perfect Citizen (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Aug.