pressed leader, challenged from 2f out, led narrowly approaching final furlong, headed and outpaced final 100 yards
narrow lead, hard pressed from 2f out, narrowly headed approaching final furlong, every chance until no extra final 100 yards
took keen hold, tracked leaders in 4th, chased leading pair over 1f out, ridden and every chance just inside final furlong, not pace of winner final 100 yards
mid-division, weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, driven 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
slowly into stride, held up last, plenty to do when switched left to wide outside 2f out, strong run final furlong, led final 100 yards, won going away
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outside under pressure 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leading pair until weakened inside final 2f
keen hold in touch, driven 2f out, soon weakened
never nearer than mid-division
rear division, never a factor
rear division, never in contention
always behind
We will shortlist Aspen Falls, Cape Presto, The Visualiser, Salute Him, Kahlua Kiss, Congressional and Archerfield Links and select Aspen Falls. Now, Cape Presto looked progressive when winning over course and distance in a nursery last time, while Godolphin's The Visualiser took his Beverley maiden well and the form looks solid. Mick Channon's Salute Him should go well under a four-pounds rise for a Newbury win, while Sir Mark Prescott's Aspen Falls looks progressive and is very much one to consider following her Musselburgh win. Kahlua Kiss is going the right way based on a Carlisle win but she beat one of Mick Channon's there and the betting should guide. Archerfield Links beat Dan Dare at Yarmouth on his debut, and that horse runs at Newbury on Friday, while they were talking in terms of Listed company with Congressional after her Leicester win and that makes her very much one to consider. These form the shortlist of possibles, with the vote going to Aspen Falls.
Cape Presto (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Made all, ridden 3f out, pushed clear final furlong, won at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) frm in Sept beating Kalankari (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
The Visualiser (USA) 2-1 (9-0) Made all, set strong pace, ridden over 2f out, kept on well, won at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug beating Lightning Affair (9-0) by 2l, 6 ran.
Salute Him (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Newbury 7f 2yo hcp (5) gs in Jul beating Shogun Prince (9-3) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Aspen Falls (IRE) 6-4 (8-7) Soon tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on well, won at Musselburgh 7f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Gamesters Lady (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Chris Corsa 10-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 7, 9l behind Emirates Skyline (9-4) at Sandown 7f nov stk (3) gs in Sept.
Kahlua Kiss 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Carlisle 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Sept beating Zaharath Al Bustan (8-11) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Pelham Crescent (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) In touch, lost place over 5f out, ridden 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 7l behind Genari (9-5) at Haydock 1m 2yo hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Archerfield Links (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Held up, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept beating Dan Dare (9-0) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Nawaqees 10-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, won at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Sept beating Creative Mind (8-11) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Congressional (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Made all, driven and ran on final furlong, won at Leicester 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Sept beating Riyalma (8-11) by a nk, 11 ran.
Darusso 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden along 4f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 14l behind Jadalee (9-0) at Bath 1m 2f 2yo mdn (5) frm in Sept.
Little Miss Daisy 33-1 (8-8) Towards rear, slightly hampered over 2f out, ran on strongly from over 2f out, not reach winner, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Daggernought (9-7) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sept.
Deserted Prince (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) In touch and keen, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 13, 6l behind Cape Presto (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) frm in Sept.
Golden Sprite 12-1 (8-2) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Alfie Tupper (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Irish Whispers (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Raced centre, chased leaders over 5f, last of 13, 34l behind Sin City (8-7) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept.
Bathwick Rox (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 11l behind Dark Islander (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
