slowly into stride, behind, effort over 3f out, no impression
always behind
chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, all out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden over 2f out, hard ridden and under pressure over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken
always towards rear
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, under pressure and edged left inside final furlong, just held
Regal Magic and Oscillator both have claims first time out but this is likely to go to one of those with experience and preference is for Golden Shadow, who gets the nod over Idarah. The selection has shown promise in all three starts so far, represents a stable in form and should find the conditions ideal. A market move for Smart Enough would be of interest following a decent debut effort at Newmarket, while Mark Johnston's Trinity Rose is well bred but likely to need more time. Regal Magic, a stablemate of the selection, appeals on pedigree and could be of interest under Kieren Fallon, while Oscillator is another well-bred newcomer that could well be good enough first time out but lack of a previous outing is an obvious concern at this stage of the season. Soho Square and Chookie Windsor are others worthy of a mention, along with the William Haggas-trained Idarah who looks to be going the right way. Golden Shadow has solid claims on form though and gets the vote.
Bond Cruz 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort over 3f out, soon beaten, 10th of 15, 25l behind Collateral Damage (8-11) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Chookie Windsor 20-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up, ran on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Indian Wizard (8-11) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo sll (5) gd in Oct.
Idarah (USA) 5-2 (9-0) Dwelt, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Fenners (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Oct.
Oscillator Pivotal colt, half-brother to 3 winners between 1m & 2m.
Riotous Assembly 50-1 (9-0) Held up, some headway over 3f out, soon no impression, 10th of 15, 14l behind Highlander (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Scotty Boy (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon driven along in rear, headway halfway, close up over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong, 8th of 11, 22l behind Elise (8-9) at Brighton 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Soho Square 9-4jt-fav (9-0) Held up mid-division, soon pushed along, ridden over 4f out, edged right 3f out, ran green, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 9l behind True Dream (9-0) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) hrd in Sept.
Ebony Lady 100-1 (8-4) Always outpaced in rear, last of 12, 12l behind Coalpark (8-11) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Oct.
Golden Shadow (IRE) 2-1 (8-9) Started very slowly, recovered to chase leaders after 1f, took keen hold, effort 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Judraan (9-0) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Oct.
Grey Outlook 66-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace, no impression over 1f out, 4th of 9, 7l behind Maroussies Wings (8-11) at Ayr 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Oct.
Guanyin 100-1 (8-9) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 14l behind Shelhom (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Regal Magic (IRE) Sadler's Wells filly, full-sister to two winners from 7f-1m2f.
Trinity Rose Generous filly, half-sister to winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Smart Enough 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on, 7th of 22, 3l behind Rampallion (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
