tracked leaders, headway and effort over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
led, ridden inside final 2f, headed inside final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride and bumped start, in rear, outpaced over 4f out, never dangerous
dwelt, behind, driven and headway on inside over 1f out, ridden to challenge and every chance inside final furlong, held final 75 yards, lost 2nd post
in touch on outside, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd post, no impression with winner
tracked leaders, driven inside final 2f, kept on same pace, faded inside final furlong
dwelt and went left start, mid-division, driven 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
dwelt, mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
tracked leader, challenged over 2f out, kept on until ridden and lost place 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
ABSOLUTELY SO was a little keen on his debut at Newbury but was still less than a length behind winner Carry On Sidney. This looks less competitive and Andrew Balding's colt should recoup losses today if an outside draw doesn't prove too much of a disadvantage. After placed efforts at Newmarket and Windsor, Whipper Snapper took on decent opposition at Goodwood in July. He shouldn't be far away if a break has done him some good but Overrider weakened quickly at Windsor last month. Kohlaan represents powerful connections but has already been gelded and the well-bred filly Timeless Appeal is a more interesting newcomer.
Absolutely So (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) Dwelt, held up, took keen hold, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Carry On Sydney (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Birdie King 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, hampered well over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 8l behind Tartary (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Instinctual Observatory gelding out of Be Glad.
Kohlaan (IRE) Elusive City gelding out of Rock Salt.
Overrider 8-1 (9-3) Restless in stalls, led on near side rail, headed 2f out, soon ridden, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 9l behind Pivotal Movement (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Whipper Snapper (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 12th of 17, 10l behind Blessington (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Jul.
Direct Trade 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, stayed near side in straight, ridden halfway, no progress and soon beaten, 5th of 6, 14l behind Oscars Journey (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) hvy in Oct.
Guru Baby 200-1 (8-12) Outpaced in rear, lost touch halfway, tailed off, last of 12, 33l behind Don Marco (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft in Oct.
Indigo Moon Sleeping Indian filly out of Ewenny.
Maisie's Moon (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Led, headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 15l behind Fort Knox (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Timeless Appeal (IRE) Kheleyf filly out of Elegant Times.
Underwhelm 22-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 7l behind Constant Dream (8-12) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs.