led early, remained prominent, driven and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
prominent, hard ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon edged left, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, pulled hard early, always behind
led after 1f, headed halfway, led again over 1f out, ran on well
mid-division, ridden well over 2f out, soon no impression
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never on terms
soon chasing leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always towards rear
keen hold in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, raced keenly, led halfway, headed over 2f out, soon faded
chased leaders, lost place well over 1f out
Mark Johnston can do little wrong at the moment, and his improving sort BOX OFFICE looks just the ticket to land division two of the maiden, and gets our vote ahead of King's Song and Al Marmoom. Placed in both his runs so far, the selection has run green, but may prefer a faster surface than he's found previously. Stepping up from 6 to 7 furlongs gives more time to accommodate a sluggish start, which has been a problem. King's Song is a newcomer from Sir Michael Stoute. A 600 thousand Euro purchase, he's got entries in the derbies here and in Ireland. Al Marmoom has a Group 1 entry too; the Godolphin runner faded out of contention in a similar race on debut, but with a good draw here, any market support, given the way they¿ve been going in the last few weeks, could be significant. This looks slightly trickier to call than Division One, but we'll opt for Box Office.
Al Marmoom (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 17, 5l behind Control Zone (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Ask Dan (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 13, 18l behind Hail Promenader (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Big Nige (IRE) Mull of Kintyre colt out of Queen's Quest.
Box Office 10-3 (9-3) With leader, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 7l behind The Kyllachy Kid (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) hvy.
Kaiser Willie (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 17, 15l behind Control Zone (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
King's Song (IRE) Indian Ridge colt out of Alleluia.
Marju King (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly away, soon mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 17, 13l behind Control Zone (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Mister Standfast 40-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, moderate headway final furlong, 10th of 13, 13l behind Tobond (8-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Mr Prolific 6-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, 15l behind Enact (8-12) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Notker (IRE) King Charlemagne gelding out of Boutique.
Play It Sam 33-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway halfway, effort 2f out, never able to challenge, 7th of 13, 6l behind Baariq (9-0) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Short Sharp Shock 50-1 (9-0) Behind, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 45l behind Alyarf (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Silvador 14-1 (9-3) Chased leader, pushed along 3f out, soon lost place, 15th of 17, 17l behind Control Zone (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Troubletimestwo (FR) Linamix colt out of Time Of Trouble.
