ran green, soon outpaced, never near leaders
chased leader after 1f, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
awkward at start and slowly away, soon pushed along, always in rear
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
dwelt, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 3rd entering final furlong
chased leader 1f, in touch and ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon one pace
The market will offer most clues and TODAY'S THE DAY is given a final chance to oblige with Major Phil and Best In Class watched closely. Michael Jarvis' charge has had her chances of getting off the mark in the past so weak maidens will be in short supply and all aids are now in play. She is arguably better over the six furlong trip than seven so we are prepared to take that chance. Major Phil caught the eye with a staying on effort at this course last time out. He could make into a useful handicapper on that evidence. Best In Class is bred for further than today but he remains one to watch in the market on debut. Kingsgate Storm was last seen in the Windsor Castle and acquitted himself well for a horse of limited experience. Risky Lady was a very cheap buy at the sales but has plenty of speed in her pedigree. Kilkenny Blade may need more time. Today's The Day is our pick.
Best In Class Best of The Bests colt out of Third Party.
Kingsgate Storm (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, held up, headway 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders, 8th of 25, 7l behind Flashmans Papers (9-3) at Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Kings On The Roof King Charlemagne colt out of Stylish Clare.
Major Phil (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, 5th of 11, 4l behind Emirates Sports (9-3) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Kilkenny Bay Tobougg filly out of Miss Arizona.
Kina Jazz 100-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear on outside, not clear run and switched right well over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 8l behind Stash (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Risky Lady (IRE) Tamarisk filly out of My Croft.
Today's The Day 9-4 (8-12) Led, headed well over 2f, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Holberg (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) fbs in Nov.