tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, soon weakended
tracked winner, effort over 1f out, outpaced by winner inside final furlong
made all, quickened clear inside final furlong, readily
It’s difficult to see any further than ODE TO AUTUMN in this. John Gosden’s charge was narrowly beaten at Lingfield on his first start since being gelded and can go one better today. Assimile finished a modest fourth here on his debut but that was still a much better effort than Allleedsaren'twe’s effort at Southwell and he looks the main threat. Good Boy Alfie is a half-brother to middle-distance winners and may be seen to better effect when tackling further.
Allleedsaren'twe 12-1 (8-8) Raced wide always towards rear, 9th of 10, 25l behind One More Chance (8-3) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Assimile (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 5 1/4l behind First Contact (9-2) at Newcastle 7f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Ode To Autumn 11-8fav (9-2) Raced wide until tracked leader after 2f, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Maverick Officer (9-2) at Lingfield 7f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Good Boy Alfie Showcasing gelding out of Costa Brava.