held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon behind
led 1f, chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, ridden to challenge 3f out, hung left over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong
took keen hold early, always towards rear
held up in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened well over 2f out
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on one pace
held up, ridden 3f out, never going pace to challenge
held up, headway over 3f out, switched right well over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
tracked leader, led just over 3f out, ridden clear from 1f out, easily
led after 1f, headed just over 3f out, weakened 2f out
Frith took on good company last season and can open his account, with Wild Savannah, Awash and and Meggido likely to give him most to do. Frith was highly tried as a youngster and lined up against Motivator in the Racing Post Trophy, in which he was last of eight. He was not totally disgraced though, and on the strength of earlier efforts it will not be long before he loses his maiden tag. Wild Savannah was fancied at Goodwood last time but was one-paced behind Unfurled and might already need further. Awash makes his debut for Henry Cecil but on breeding is not guaranteed to get the trip so is best watched for the time being. Marcus Tregoning won this last year and saddles Meggido who shaped well behind Coup d'Etat at Kempton. Princelet comes from an in-form stable and should be noted in the market, but Frith sets the standard so is the pick in the finale.
Acknowledgement 7-2 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 8l behind Penny Wedding (8-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f mdn aut stk (6) sft.
Awash (USA) Coronado's Quest colt, half-brother to 3 winners up to a mile.
Dock Tower (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and outpaced final 2f, 5th of 10, 10l behind Chocolate Caramel (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f 2yo mdn (D2) pol in Nov.
Frith (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened final 3f, last of 8, 41l behind Motivator (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2yo Grp 1 (A1) sft in Oct.
Jack Rolfe Polish Precedent gelding, half-brother to winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Meggido (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 6l behind Coup d'Etat (8-10) at Kempton 7f mdn stk (5) gd in Mar.
Princelet (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and hung right from over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 20, 6l behind Very Wise (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Oct.
Pseudonym (IRE) Daylami gelding, half-brother to 1m2f winner Drama Class.
Regal Attire (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 11l behind Kamakiri (9-0) at Ascot 7f 2yo mdn (D) gf in Jul.
Wild Savannah 9-4fav (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders, ridden and edged right 2f out, soon beaten, 5th of 12, 13l behind Unfurled (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Mango Groove (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Took keen hold, chased leader to 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 12, 19l behind Unfurled (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Garibaldi (GER) 9-1 (8-11) Always prominent, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Art Modern (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Feb.
