slowly into stride, held up in rear, kept on, never nearer
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway 2f out, edged right and kept on one pace final furlong
led after 1f, headed after 2f, chased leader after, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear
raced wide mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong
raced mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, every chance from over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace to challenge
led after 2f, clear over 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened
keen, led 1f, remained close up, ridden 6f out, led over 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong
The Henry Cecil-trained Rathor will not have to be anything out of the ordinary to carry the Niarchos family colours to victory in this company. Aviemore, Ruffed and Lotus Land are others to have a look at in the betting. The last named represents a yard that have started the campaign well and this well-related individual can be placed to good effect as he gains in experience. Ruffed is a half-brother to fair middle-distance performer Ofaraby and at least has the benefit of a run behind him. He did not really set the world alight on that occasion but might just be better suited to racing on turf. Aviemore never threatened on his debut and will need to start showing something before too long if he is to stay with Sir Michael Stoute. However, he was not beaten far at Newmarket and there are sure to be many that will give him the benefit of the doubt. Nevertheless, it may be more profitable to factor in a small stakes investment with Rathor, who is a half-brother to the high-class Sensible, who made his mark over this trip for Pascal Barry in France. The fitting of a visor does suggest that he might not be the most straightforward of characters, but it is also safe to assume that he would not be making his belated debut if he had not shown the former champion trainer plenty at home.
Ruffed 4-1 Dwelt, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Blue Hills at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stk fbs.
Fuss 9-1 Slowly away, behind, pushed along halfway, no chance final 3f, 6th of 8, 34l behind Jolizero at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (D3) sft in Oct.
Aviemore 33-1 Mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 6l behind Top Gear at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn gf.
Kintbury Cross 100-1 Slowly away, behind, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on steadily final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Restoration at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn gs.
Lotus Land (UAE) Timber Country colt, half-brother to several winners on the flat and over jumps.
Rathor (IRE) Machiavellian colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Sensible.
