tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
in touch, ridden and outpaced well over 2f out, no impression when edged left over 1f out
led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
soon outpaced, always behind
always prominent, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on well towards finish
in touch, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on well inside final furlong
Very Far could be a smart horse in the making and can beat more experienced rivals such as Choreography, Colton and Rigat. No one can pick holes in the current form of the Godolphin inmates, unlike a couple of months ago, and on the evidence of his debut victory at Windsor a fortnight ago, Very Far has much more to offer. He took a bit of time to warm to his task at the Berkshire track, but once into full flow, he was always going to score. His trainer revealed that he had been slow to come to hand as well as experiencing niggling problems, so they can now make up for lost time with this promising individual. If he does oblige here under topweight, connections can make some grander plans, and we shall take him to prove too strong for Choreography who to be fair has done nothing wrong of late. Successful in each of his last two outings, the Dandy Nichols inmate is another on the up-and-up, but it will be interesting to see whether he can defy a 6lb penalty in this company. Colton has also doubled up this term, but needs to step up a gear, while Rigat had the ultra-disappointing Mashaair behind when opening his account at Thirsk a month ago, and is out to underline the merit of that dubious form. River Kintyre is another that has taken time to mature, and so, as many are in the same boat, we look to Very Far to progress again.
Very Far (USA) 7-4fav (9-3) Soon chasing leaders, challenging from 3f out, ridden to lead inside final 2f, drew clear final furlong, readily, won at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gd beating Birkside (9-3) by 2l, 13 ran.
Playtotheaudience 66-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden when hampered over 1f out, soon behind, last of 9, 14l behind Charlie Cool (9-7) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Rigat 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders on inside, outpaced over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead near finish, won at Thirsk 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Jul beating Turkish Sultan (9-3) by a nk, 13 ran.
Ryedale Ovation (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up behind, headway over 1f out, ridden, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Traytonic (9-8) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
River Kintyre 20-1 (8-9) Steadied start, switched right and held up, headway on wide outside 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd final stride, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Signor Peltro (9-3) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Daaweitza 4-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Stellite (9-8) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Choreography 11-4fav (9-6) Prominent, smooth headway to lead entering final furlong, ridden and kept on, won at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd beating Newkeylets (8-8) by 2l, 10 ran.
It's Unbelievable (USA) 11-10fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 7l behind Todlea (9-2) at Chepstow 1m sll (6) gf.
Colton 7-2fav (9-13) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcap (6) gd beating Ruling Reef (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Crosby Vision 12-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, led briefly over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 14l behind Anduril (8-13) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
