chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
dwelt, soon chased leaders on inside, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders on outside, led narrowly over 1f out, pressed and driven final furlong, on top near finish
led unti over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
took keen hold, soon dropped in rear from wide draw, effort on inside over 2f out, never reached leaders
keen, tracked leader, led over 2f out, narrowly headed over 1f out, stayed gamely pressing winner until no extra near finish
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 4th near finish
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, lost place before halfway
stumbled badly start, behind, ridden over 2f out, no response when switched left over 1f out
We kick off the evenings racing with a classified stakes race and this looks between Athenian Garden and Kilt Rock with the vote just going to KILT ROCK. Both horses have decent form but the selections just reads a little better in this race. He was beaten favourite on his latest start but was turned over by a very well handicapped horse. That was a cracking run on his reappearance over an inadequate trip and today's step up in distance should suit. Athenian Garden will be no push over though and Henry Cecil's filly ran nicely on her reappearance in a half decent Yarmouth maiden. She looked to be the winner that day but got tired near the line and today's drop in trip will help. The Cecil horse is less exposed than the selection so must be respected but it's always hard for the girls to beat the boys. Kilmanseck finished just in front of Kilt Rock on their last start but we fancy the Mills horse to turn around the form over this trip.
Athenian Garden (USA) 9-2fav (8-12) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged left, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 2l behind I'm A Dreamer (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m fll mdn auc (5) gd.
Classical Piece (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, badly hampered after 1f, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 16l behind Tribal Myth (8-5) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Gobama 28-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, soon restrained towards rear, well beaten over 1f out, 9th of 10, 11l behind Totally Ours (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
He's Invincible 33-1 (9-3) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never pace to threaten leaders, 5th of 11, 8l behind Trailblazing (9-3) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Jul.
Highland Bridge 14-1 (9-1) Raced wide in touch, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 10th of 11, 25l behind On Khee (8-10) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Kilmanseck 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 2nd final 75 yards, not pace to trouble winner, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Murura (9-0) at Kempton 6f 3yo stks 0-70 (5) pol.
Kilt Rock (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Dwelt, keen and soon chased leaders, pushed along on outside over 2f out, kept on to 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Murura (9-0) at Kempton 6f 3yo stks 0-70 (5) pol.
Kings 'n Dreams 28-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, not clear run briefly 2f out, no progress after, 8th of 10, 6l behind Key Light (9-0) at Windsor 6f 3yo stk 0-75 (5) gd.
So Surreal (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) In rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Exceedthewildman (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Welsh Artist 15-8 (9-3) Led 1f, led again halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Staff Sergeant (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) fbs.
