tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
dwelt, headway and green halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
led 2f, led again over 2f out, ridden, went right then left inside final furlong, ridden out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon chased winner, eased final strides, lost 2nd place post
held up, pushed along 2f out, never trouble leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd close home
Withdrawn
In this maiden, the short list consists of Ajaan, El Dececy and Cadeaux du Monde, with the vote going to Ajaan. Dragon Dancer's half-brother Ajaan catches the eye on breeding and is an interesting contender for this maiden. Go Solo's half brother Apache Dawn hails from a good yard but others are preferred today. Cadeaux du Monde was just beaten at Newmarket last time and, even though that form only rates in the low 70s, some prize money could well come his way. Celtic Step is a potential improver for his Sandown debut, where he ran green, while El Dececy, who showed only a modicum of promise on his debut, is thought capable of better based on his big-race entries. He's Mine Too is not ruled out based on breeding, neither is King Of The Beers, a $50,000 purchase, and Western Adventure has plenty to like on breeding, and the market might prove your best guide to his chances. In fact, that isn't a bad starting point in attempting to find the winner of this contest but, without that, our vote goes to Ajaan.
Ajaan Machiavellian colt out of 1m4f winner Alakananda.
Anatolian Prince Almutawakel colt, half-brother to several winners up to 1m1f.
Apache Dawn Pursuit of Love colt, half-brother to several winners on the flat and over jumps.
Cadeaux du Monde 33-1 (9-0) Raced far side, led that group and overall leader, ridden 2f out, hung right and headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 20, hd behind Cheap Street (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Aug.
Celtic Step 14-1 (9-3) Keen hold early, ran green in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced, 9th of 12, 10l behind Big Robert (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
El Dececy (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, never dangerous, 12th of 16, 9l behind Kilburn (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn (2) gf in Aug.
He's Mine Too Indian Ridge colt, half-brother to winners up to 7f.
King of The Beers (USA) Silver Deputy colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m.
Western Adventure (USA) Gone West colt, half-brother to 1m4f winners Razkalla and Golden Lariat.
Sophie's Dream 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 15l behind Rainbow Fox (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jul.
