in rear, ridden over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, never troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
went left start, tracked leaders, ridden and hung left from over 2f out, soon stayed on same pace
mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leader, led over 6f out, headed 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
held up, headway and wide over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, headway and not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, ridden and switched left inside final furlong, ran on towards finish
in touch, ridden over 3f out, hung left from over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
led, headed over 6f out, led again 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, hung right final furlong (hand timed)
held up towards rear, pushed along 2f out, switched wide and headway over 1f out, edged left and ran on final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, never near leaders
mid-division, ridden 5f out, weakened well over 2f out
Thunderball sets the standard and deserves to win a race but we'll take a chance with Excelsior Academy although there are a host of interesting runners to consider here. The selection was beaten a long way in a Newmarket maiden but so many of the yard's horses improve for their initial experience and entries in two Group 1 juvenile contests suggests that this Montjeu colt has shown something at home. Other juveniles in this field to have been given Pattern race entries include Andean Margin and Billy Smart and it will be interesting to see what the market makes of their chances and those of Worth A King's following his disappointing debut at the back end of June. Forte Dei Marmi, Kayfiar and Doncosaque are others to have shown ability and it would be remiss not to mention Guestofthenation. Thunderball progressed with each of his three runs in maidens and didn't fare too badly behind the progressive Lahaleeb in a soft ground nursery last time. He looks sure to run his race but we'll take a chance with Excelsior Academy.
Andean Margin (IRE) 18-1 (8-9) Always last, pushed along 3f out, never near leaders, last of 5, 9l behind Awinnersgame (9-5) at Newmarket 7f nov stk (4) gf.
Billy Smart (IRE) Exceed And Excel colt, half-brother to useful 7f & 1m winner Ferneley.
Blue Dynasty (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and reminders over 3f out, soon in rear, never dangerous from over 2f out, 4th of 5, 9l behind Too Much Trouble (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Doncosaque (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Held up, headway when hung left over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 8l behind Oil Man (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf.
Excelsior Academy 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 11, 11l behind Almiqdaad (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Forte Dei Marmi 33-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 11l behind Wingwalker (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Got Flash (FR) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, never nearer, 6th of 14, 13l behind Perfect Citizen (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Guestofthenation (USA) Gulch colt, half-brother to winning milers Spanish Flag and Shamzi.
Kayfiar (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 7l behind Poster (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Storm Mist (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Chased leaders over 4f, 12th of 13, 9l behind Patrician's Glory (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Thunderball 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on no impression, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Lahaleeb (9-1) at Newcastle 7f 2yo hcp (5) sft.
Worth A King's 7-1 (9-3) In rear, pushed along 2f out, never a factor, last of 11, 13l behind Weald Park (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) frm in Jun.
Pure Crystal Dubai Destination filly, half-sister to flat and hurdles winner Desert Lover.
Samba Mirander Zaha filly out of Silent Scream.
