led narrowly, hung right entering straight 2f out, pressed over 1f out, no extra when headed final half furlong
towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
started slowly, in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, took 3rd final stride
dwelt, soon prominent on inside, ridden over 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out
in touch on outside, hung right entering straight 2f out, brief effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, lost 3rd final stride
always towards rear, never in contention
close up, quicken to chase leader on inner over 1f out, ran on to lead final half-furlong, ridden out
An obvious opportunity for ALBASEET and one that he should grasp with both hands. Africa's Star and the frustrating Sharpener rate the main dangers. Marcus Tregoning found a soft maiden for one of his charges at Kempton in the week and he's found an excellent opening for his gelded son of Desert Style. He travelled well at Kempton on his first all-weather start last time but had the misfortune to bump into a fair sort which he may not do here. The obvious danger is Michael Jarvis' filly but she was a shade below par when last seen. That race at Folkestone did feature the Rockfel winner but the form is a bit of a mixed bag and she has a little to prove returning from an absence. Sharpener has ability but is running out of excuses and may have to settle for a minor role once again with none of the remainder having done enough to warrant inclusion on the short-list. Albaseet can prove to be a cut above his rivals.
Albaseet (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) In touch when veered badly left over 3f out, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, always held final 100 yards, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Sunniva Duke (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Chimbonda 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 5l behind Belated Silver (9-2) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Contradiktive (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride and always towards rear, 9th of 11, 13l behind Lexlenos (8-5) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) pol.
Fantasy Gladiator 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, keen, wide and headway to chase leaders after 2f, ridden over 2f out, hung left and eased approaching final furlong, 5th of 7, 8l behind Captain Kallis (9-3) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn (5) fbs.
Abitofaboost (IRE) 28-1 (7-8) Always in rear, last of 9, 25l behind Top Flight Splash (8-5) at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp (6) fbs.
Africa's Star (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Soon crossed over to lead on rail, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened, 8th of 12, 7l behind Bobbie Soxer (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jul.
Music In The Glen 100-1 (8-12) Slowly away, always outpaced in last pair, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Musleh (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Oct.
Sharpener (IRE) 4-1fav (9-1) Hampered start, soon prominent, ridden and no impression over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 7l behind Misty Glade (9-6) at Kempton 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
