tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and flashed tail inside final furlong, stayed on well
led, headed 2f out, chased winner and no impression
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace and never dangerous
dwelt, always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
TROPICS never looked like catching the winner over C&D last time but finished six lengths clear of the rest of the field and that's good enough form to win an ordinary maiden. Kalokagathia went gone close over track and trip back in January but hasn't raced since June while improvement is expected from both Queen Of Skies and Ifan. The Gosden yard also run a couple of newcomers to consider in Pategonia, the half-brother to a Group 2 winner and Willow Beck, who has four winning relatives that include the useful pair Franklin Gardens and Polar Ben.
Boyzee Resplendent Glory gelding out of Busy.
Tropics (USA) 5-4fav (9-5) Reared and dwelt start, tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, kept on and held final furlong, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Volcanic Wind (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
Balmoral Castle Royal Applause gelding out of Mimiteh.
Kalokagathia (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Chased leading pair, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and held over 1f out, no chance with winner, clear 2nd best, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Henry Allingham (9-3) at Folkestone 7f mdn auc stks (6) sft in Jun.
Pategonia Oasis Dream colt out of Cozy Maria.
Bowstar 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 6, 7l behind Spoke To Carlo (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
It's My Time 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 12, 7l behind Gifted Dancer (9-0) at Chepstow 7f mdn fll stks (5) gd in Sep.
La Giaconda 66-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 15, 15l behind Viewpoint (9-3) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gs.
Queen Of Skies (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, tracked leader until over 6f out, chased leaders, stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 11, 7l behind Afraah (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Willow Beck Shamardal filly out of Woodbeck.
Ifan (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Steadied start, held up in rear, outpaced halfway, headway over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Catherine Laboure (8-12) at Lingfield 7f mdn auc stks (6) gf in Jul.