behind, headway wide 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
prominent, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leader to over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong to snatch 2nd last stride
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led final 100 yards, driven out
took keen hold, held up behind, ridden and in touch 2f out, soon no extra and outpaced over 1f out
soon led, ridden over 2f out, kept on well until headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd last stride
behind, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, headway 2f out and in touch, weakened quickly over 1f out
In the opener, Personal Column gets the vote ahead of Hemispear and Mayireneyrbel. A 48,000 guineas purchase, Personal Column showed plenty of promise on his debut when a staying-on third over a mile here. For us, that represents just about the best form on offer and, with the step up in trip likely to suit, he looks to be the one to beat. Astral Charmer improved from run one to two last time and could improve again so can be competitive for a place. Deep Cover was ahead of him in his debut race but probably needs to improve if he is to play any sort of meaningful part in this race today. Hemispear was not beaten far in a handicap at Wolverhampton off a mark of 66 last time which brings him into the argument, while Into Action disappointed on his all-weather debut last time having shown promise on Turf before that. Mayireneyrbel got going too late at Lingfield last time so the step up in trip should suit today, while, finally, Risque Heights made good late headway to finish second at Musselburgh last time and, even though the form of the race is nothing out of the ordinary, she is still entitled to respect. Overall, though, the selection has to be Personal Column.
Astral Charmer 28-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind New Beginning (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
Deep Cover (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden 3f out, kept on from over 1f out but never near leaders, 8th of 12, 9l behind Mafeking (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Into Action 11-1 (9-3) Prominent when stumbled on bend over 6f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 10th of 11, 19l behind Aaim To Prosper (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Personal Column 11-2 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden along 3f out, headway and effort over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Mafeking (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Elmasong 66-1 (8-4) Keen, always towards rear, 12th of 13, 13l behind Sharpazmax (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Hemispear 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, edged right and stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Tom Paris (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Mayireneyrbel 8-1 (8-4) Soon behind, never on terms, 5th of 9, 8l behind Steam Cuisine (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn fll aut (6) pol in Aug.
Risque Heights 6-4fav (9-3) Held up in rear, headway well over 1f out, ran on strongly, too much to do, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Show Trial (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs.
