mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never troubled leaders
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, led over 2f out, driven and headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leader, led 3f out, driven and headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and one pace final 2f
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
This looks a good opportunity for INVISIBLE MAN to leave his maidens tag behind but may have to fend off a challenge from African Art and Northern Acres is rated as the best of the rest. Trainer John Gosden couldn't have his string in better form at the moment and he steps the selection down in class to try and score at the third time of asking. It is a little concerning he has been a beaten favourite in his first two starts but this looks easier and he sets a fair standard. African Art stayed on well in a pleasing debut to suggest today's extra yardage shouldn't be a problem and the colt is bred well enough to improve vastly on that opening gambit. Northern Acres was solid at best on his first run but should benefit for this step up in trip and Sharp Sam should be respected after finding some decent sorts too good on debut. This could prove to be a decent maiden with Invisible Man proving the yardstick for them all.
African Art (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, shaken up and headway from over 1f out, stayed on well, never reach leaders, 4th of 14, 4l behind Captain Dancer (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Berberi Bertolini colt out of Bird Of Prey.
Bobeachway (IRE) Chevalier gelding out of Miss Barcelona.
Cridda Boy Mark Of Esteem gelding out of Second Affair.
Justonefortheroad 11-4 (9-3) Led, headed halfway, ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Come And Go (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Matraash (USA) 13-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 11l behind Anthology (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Northern Acres 12-1 (9-3) Dwelt, mid-division, headway on outside over 3f out, beaten over 1f out, 6th of 12, 10l behind Akhenaten (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Sep.
Una Pelota (IRE) Refuse To Bend colt out of Sombreffe.
Cils Blancs (IRE) Barathea filly out of Immortelle.
Tahfeez (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon pushed along to race in mid division, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 7l behind Wedding List (8-12) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Nov.
Toujours Souriante 12-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, 14l behind Desire To Excel (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stks (5) gf.
Invisible Man 6-4fav (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Infiraad (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (4) gf.
Sam Sharp (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Started slowly, always behind, never near leaders, 8th of 12, 9l behind Managua (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Stanstill (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) With winner, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind Trumpstoo (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Oct.
