jumped right at start and in touch, ridden 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
led, ridden along halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, driven to lead briefly over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt and outpaced, soon chased along, headway and switched right over 1f out, led entering final furlong, quickened clear (hand timed)
Wigram's Turn is an interesting newcomer from the Andrew Balding yard, however we will side with the more experiended Diademas, with Artdeal the pick of the others. Diademas represents the in form Jamie Osborne yard and was most impressive when successful last time out. He comfortably pulled clear of what looked a decent enough field at Southwell and if as effictive on turf he will prove hard to beat. Artdeal didn't handle Chester last time out but had previously shown great determination to win at Beverley he looks the obvious threat to the selection. Wigram's Turn has a nice American pedigree and hails from a yard that can easily get one ready first time out, the market should give clues to his fitness. However it is hard to go against Diademas on that Southwell running and he gets our confident vote.
Artdeal 5-1 (8-12) Raced keenly, hung right most of way, with winner until well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased, last of 7, 6l behind Cracking (9-1) at Chester 5f 2yo stk (2) gf.
Diademas (USA) 11-8fav (8-11) Made all, clear over 1f out, comfortably, won at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) fbs beating Carrickmacross (8-11) by 5l, 6 ran.
Atephobia 22-1 (9-2) Always behind, soon outpaced, 6th of 8, 9l behind Rose Siog (8-7) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Select Committee 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on, no extra near finish, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Lady Rangali (8-7) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Wigram's Turn (USA) Hussonet colt, half-brother to winning miler Quarterflash.