raced stand side, tracked leader, led and overall leader over 1f out, drifted right inside final furlong, ran on strongly
raced center tracked leader, merged with stand side 6f out, ridden and weakened 3f out
awkwardly away, raced center in rear of small group, merged with stand side 6f out, some headway over 1f out, never a factor
raced stand side held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never a factor
led stand side group until over 3f out, remained prominent, ridden and led stand side 2f out, headed over 1f out. stayed on to chase easy winner near finish
raced center led overall, left alone 6f out, ridden over 2f out, hung left and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace and lost 2nd near finish
pulled hard, raced center chased leader, merged with stand side 6f out, led this group over 3f out until 2f out, soon weakened
raced center close up, merged with stand side 6f out, weakened 2f out
dwelt raced stand side, in rear, headway 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced stand side, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
raced stand side, always in rear
Currently second favourite for the 2000 Guineas, MOST IMPROVED makes his seasonal debut. His position in the betting for the season's first Classic is down to his impressive third in the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes over 7f here in October and, with that level of form already in the book, Brian Meehan's colt gets the vote as the trainer produced Delegator to win this on his return to action in 2009. The Hannon duo look the biggest threats though Ryan Moore partners Trumpet Major, who finished behind the selection in the Dewhurst, rather than Group 3 winner Cruis. Eastern Sun's participation suggests he's improved since his recent win at Kempton when Miblish was runner-up while Forgotten Hero and Mighty Ambition are others held in high regard and worth a second glance.
Trumpet Major (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) In rear, switched right over 1f out, ridden and stayed on towards finish, never nearer, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Parish Hall (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct.
Beaufort Twelve 33-1 (8-11) Raced wide, in touch, improved to 3rd halfway, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct beating Qannaas (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Born To Surprise 7-4fav (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, eased towards finish, won at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd beating Star Date (9-3) by 5l, 14 ran.
Campanology 11-10fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led on bit over 1f out, shaken up inside final furlong, eased near finish, comfortably, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Oct beating Sheikh The Reins (9-3) by 1l, 7 ran.
Crius (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Raced on stands side rail, led 3f, chased leader, led again over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Sep beating Farraaj (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Eastern Sun (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, raced wide of pack, led over 4f out, shaken up over 1f out, soon in command, won at Kempton 1m cond stks (2) pol beating Miblish (8-12) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Forgotten Hero (IRE) 4-5fav (8-10) Raced freely made all, clear halfway, steadied back 2f out, shaken up and sprinted clear final furlong, eased near finish, comfortable, won at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Mar beating Hazaz (8-10) by 6l, 6 ran.
Miblish 8-1 (8-12) Soon led, headed over 4f out, rallied over 1f out, no pace of winner, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Eastern Sun (8-12) at Kempton 1m cond stks (2) pol.
Mighty Ambition (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, went 2nd travelling well over 2f out, led inside final 2f, stayed on well, won at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sep beating Rewarded (9-3) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Minstrels Gallery (IRE) 85-40 (8-12) Pressed leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, led narrowly 1f out, ran on, won at Southwell 7f mdn stks (5) fbs in Mar beating Hamis Al Bin (8-12) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Ptolemaic 50-1 (9-2) Led, clear over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Letsgoroundagain (9-2) at Pontefract 1m Listed stks 2yo (1) gd in Oct.
Rayvin Black 5-4fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, clear and drifted left entering final furlong, easily, won at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) sft in Jul beating Casa Bex (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Most Improved (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, not quicken and lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Parish Hall (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct.
