held up, headway from 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, driven and went clear towards finish
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, never nearer
steadied start, pulled hard in rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace final 2f, never nearer
slowly into stride, always behind, never dangerous final 2f
tracked leader, led narrowly just over 2f out, soon headed, kept on until weakened quickly final furlong
led until headed just over 2f out, soon weakened
started slowly, always rear, struggling over 2f out
close up, shaken up over 1f out, not punished inside final furlong,kept on to take 3rd near finish
behind, steady headway from over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not threatened leaders
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, outpaced by winner final 50 yards
in touch on outside, ridden to lead 2f out, pressed 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, faded towards finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway, outpaced over 1f out
AXEL FOLEY is the selection with Lead Home and Mirrored the others up for consideration. John Best is typically mobhanded in this maiden and of the trio, Axel Foley makes plenty of appeal. He very much got the hang of things towards the head of his debut spin and should be capable of further improvement. Lead Home is respected given the form of the Meehan and Spencer partnership. The market is watched accordingly. Mirrored did not build upon a Yarmouth debut but it would be folly to rule him out on the basis of one modest run. Darwin's Dragon will make plenty of appeal once turned out in handicaps. Derringbay didn't show a lot on debut though Mark Tompkins had a juvenile winner at the weekend. One Cool Dream was cheaply bought by Walter Swinburn's standards and is related to winning milers. Noble Jack looks the pick of the Hannon entry. Seventh in a big Newmarket sales race - the handicapper will use him as a yardstick for the others. Duke Of Normandy was big odds on debut and is one to watch with next season in mind. Axel Foley is our call.
Axel Foley (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon recovered to chase leaders, effort more towards inside as front pair came wide straight, unable to quicken final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Dialogue (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Curacao 14-1 (9-3) Raced wide in mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Truism (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Darwin's Dragon 28-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, one pace, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Braveheart Move (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Derringbay (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Raced far side, slowly into stride and always behind, tailed off, 7th of 7 in group, last of 13, 41l behind Saturn Way (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Duke of Normandy (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 16l behind Cloudy Start (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Echo Forest 16-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 8l behind Super Fourteen (9-3) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Sept.
Great Bounder (CAN) Mr Greeley colt out of Jo Zak.
Mirrored 6-1 (8-12) Led 1f, tracked leader after, ridden and weakened final furlong, 4th of 5, 4 1/2l behind Awinnersgame (9-5) at Newmarket 7f nov stk (4) gf in Aug.
Noble Jack (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 19, 6l behind Elnawin (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Aug.
Cross Section (USA) Cape Cross filly out of Demure.
Lead Home (IRE) Dansili filly out of Lead Note.
Leelu Largesse filly out of Strat's Quest.
Salybia Bay 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, never a factor, 7th of 14, 13l behind Latin Tinge (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo fll mdn aut (6) pol in Sept.
One Cool Dream One Cool Cat filly out of Swift Baba.
