mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish
led to 3f out, ridden over 2f out, rider dropped whip over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
behind, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, hung left over 1f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, ran on
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up and keen, saddle slipped over 6f out, headway over 5f out, eased final 3f
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out
Regal Flush should be capable of winning at this level and gets the nomination over Hazarayna, Heart Of Cornwall and Dawn Sky. The last named hails from a yard that always have to be respected with their juveniles and this son of Fantastic Light is no exception. He is out of a half-sister to Marianbard and should get a trip in time. Phillip Robinson is the perfect man to give him a nursing introduction to racing and the partnership have to be high on the shortlist. Heart Of Cornwall is a half-brother to several winners and is very much one for the future. The Dettori factor may well be a decisive factor in his odds though, so a cautious approach is advised. Hazarayna is another well related type and can be expected to pay her way before too long. Peter Chapple-Hyam has enjoyed a terrific season in races of this nature and a market move could be significant. However, preference goes to Regal Flush, who was far from disgraced in defeat last time. Connections describe the son of Sakhee as still being immature and as having plenty of learning to do. However, the form of his latest start sets the standard on the evidence available and, with the step up in trip in his favour, Regal Flush is the one for us today.
April Fool 10-1 (9-3) Started slowly, behind, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, 9th of 13, 14l behind Heroes (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Dawn Sky Fantastic Light colt out of an unraced mare.
Elusory Galileo colt, half-brother to the winning miler Baffle.
Hall of Fame 4-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 8l behind Metaphoric (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Heart of Cornwall (IRE) Singspiel colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m4f including the Group 3 winner Jomana.
Highland Harvest 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 11, 12l behind Dodge City (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Regal Flush 4-7fav (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, chased winner under pressure but no impression final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Big Robert (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Heart of Glass (IRE) Peintre Celebre filly, half-sister to winners up to 1m2f.
Isola Madre 14-1 (9-0) Behind, soon outpaced stand's side, 6th of 10, 10l behind Magic Echo (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Oct.
Mid Ocean 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 6l behind I'm Right (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Sept.
Sparky Vixen 100-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 19l behind Valery Borzov (9-0) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft in Oct.
Wilde Thing 66-1 (8-12) In rear, never on terms, 7th of 14, 23l behind Cat de Mille (9-3) at Warwick 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) sft in Oct.
Hazarayna Polish Precedent filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m5f including the Group 3 winner Hazarista.
