in touch, chased leader over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
raced wide, mid-division, weakened over 2f out
in touch, chased winner over 1f out, soon every chance, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, just held
always behind
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway approaching final furlong, ran on to take 3rd post
behind, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 2f out, never nearer
dwelt, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
The top apprentice riders are in action here, the head Turner is on board Whippasnapper and this one gets our vote, Saleem Golam's mount Kensington looks the main danger, with Frank's Quest also expected to go close. Hayley has has a terrific season and she could have another victory here with John Best's five-year-old, who put in another solid display when chasing home the well treated Bollin Billy over the six furlong trip here last time. He was successful over this distance at Folkestone on his previous outing and can regain the winning thread this afternoon. Kensington bounced back to winning form at Ayr last time when beating La Vie Est Belle and should go close landing back to back victories. Frank's Quest looked to be on the way back last time when runner up to Band at Wolverhampton. That was over a much longer trip and he should be better suited by today's distance. All in all a tough start for punters, but it could pay to follow the Whippasnapper and the very capable Hayley Turner.
Kensington (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, squeezed through entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Ayr 5f hcp (5) gd in Sept beating La Vie Est Belle (9-1) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Temper Tantrum 9-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Samson Quest (8-10) at Lingfield 1m sll (6) pol in Sept.
Moondancer (GER) 35-1 10th of 13, nk behind Double Spike at Cologne 1m hcp sft in Apr.
Whippasnapper 5-1 (8-7) Outpaced in rear, pushed along halfway, good headway over 1f out, ran on inside furlong, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Bollin Billy (8-9) at Lingfield 6f app hcp (6) pol.
Old Bailey (USA) 25-1 (8-8) Outpaced, last of 11, 14l behind Bollin Billy (8-9) at Lingfield 6f app hcp (6) pol.
I Wish 16-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, driven and headway centre over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 4th of 15, 3/4l behind Casterossa (8-13) at Bath 6f app hcp (6) gs.
Tiber Tiger (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Glencalvie (9-2) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Frank's Quest (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 12, hd behind Band (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Scarlett Rose 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders over 5f, 12th of 17, 9l behind Warden Warren (8-3) at Leicester 7f hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Mobo-Baco 9-2 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 5l behind Rolex Free (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (G4) pol in Mar.
Trevian 7-1 (8-12) Towards rear, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 19, 19l behind Mystical Ayr (8-3) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
Supreme Salutation 40-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride, raced centre, towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 18, 2l behind Hurricane Coast (8-9) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Kitchen Sink (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up and keen, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Lake Chini (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Gaudalpin (IRE) 7-2 (8-7) In touch, led 3f out, clear over 1f out, pushed out, won at Southwell 7f mdn clm (7) fbs beating Queue Up (8-12) by 5l, 14 ran.
