held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
prominent, driven and weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-divison, ridden halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, driven and headed near line
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders
prominent, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
mid-division, never troubled leaders
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, hung left and no extra final furlong
held up, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
steadied start and behind, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong
dwelt, mid-division, stayed on final 2f, never nearer
Despite edging up the ratings ROLY BOY is the pick to land this ahead of River Captain and Cosmic Sun. Early indications suggest it may well prove better to be drawn on the far side as the meeting progresses. Stepped up to a mile for the first time at Newmarket on his last outing, the selection was ridden to get the trip, being held up out the back before being delivered late. Having proven a mile is within his grasp, he is likely to be ridden with more confidence over this easier mile and can land this nursery. River Captain carries a 6lb penalty after winning a Bath nursery last time. This will prove much tougher but he is improving while Frankie Dettori boasts an impressive strike rate from a small number of rides aboard the trainer's juveniles over the last number of seasons. Cosmic Sun is bidding to end the sequence of seconds beside his name but to question his attitude would be unfair. The step up to a mile will suit as he simply found the seven furlongs at Chester too sharp last time. Thunderball put his experience to good use when landing a Great Leighs maiden last time out but won't get a soft lead on the front end here while Battle Of Hastings landed some tidy bets when scoring at Newmarket last time out. It is competitive but Roly Boy - despite being more exposed than most - has the most solid form and can land it.
Cosmic Sun 10-3 (8-12) In touch, not clear run 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Full Toss (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Aug.
Roly Boy 5-2fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway 3f out, not clear run over 1f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Highland Storm (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Warrior One 9-2 (8-9) Made all, ridden over 1f out, driven clear final furlong, won at Hamilton 1m nov stk (4) sft in Aug beating High Alert (9-2) by 2l, 6 ran.
Quatermain 3-1fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Night of Fortune (9-1) at Chester 7f 2yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Rising Prospect 7-2 (9-2) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, soon hung left and one pace, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Warrior One (8-9) at Hamilton 1m nov stk (4) sft in Aug.
Highland Storm 11-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, ran on well to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Roly Boy (9-1) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Thunderball 4-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 6f out, led again 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, won at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn (4) pol in Aug beating Excelsior Academy (9-3) by 4l, 14 ran.
River Captain (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Always prominent, ridden to lead and hung right from well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, won at Bath 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft beating Musical Maze (9-0) by 2l, 8 ran.
Motor Home 33-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, not much room and no extra final furlong, 12th of 16, 12l behind Swift Chap (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Becausewecan (USA) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 1 1/2l behind One Cool Kitty (8-10) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Sergeant Pink (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Prominent, chased along 3f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Aug beating Huxaar (9-3) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Tepmokea (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Held up, never dangerous, 8th of 15, 6l behind Gal Aloud (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Punch Drunk 22-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden and hung left final 2f, kept on, won at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Aug beating Haulage Lady (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Ay Tay Tate (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, never on terms, 11th of 20, 6l behind One Cool Kitty (8-10) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Battle of Hastings 7-1 (8-2) Held up, headway approaching final furlong, squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Kings Troop (9-6) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Very Distinguished 4-1 (8-12) In rear, not clear run over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 16, 7l behind Felday (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
