in touch on outside, headway halfway, chased leader 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on well when pressed close home, always holding on
pressed leader, led 3f out, narrowly headed over 1f out, rallied well inside final furlong, always just held
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened soon after
led on far rail, headed 3f out, chased leader until 2f out, no chance with leading duo when weakened to 3rd close home
slowly into stride, always rear division
towards rear on outside, headway 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd close home, no impression on leading duo
mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon outpaced
in touch, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along when bumped 3f out, no impression over 1f out, plugged on
slowly away, green in rear, headway on outside 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
slowly away went left start, green in rear, always behind
Both of Richard Hannon's runners are starting to look exposed and lacking progress but the trainer knows how to garner improvement from his juveniles and they are still worth consideration. Heart In Motion failed to improve on a promising debut at Wolverhampton whilst Noble Defender is related to more middle distance winners than over this shorter trip. Andrew Balding has a 30% strike-rate with juveniles here over recent seasons and a market check is advised for Chef on debut. SONGSMITH has placed in his first two starts and is respected enough to receive the nomination. He is a half-brother to a two-year-old winner over this trip and if building upon a second at Newmarket last time out, he can shed his maiden tag. Sylas Ings could be a danger, although the trainer doesn't have a brilliant record here.
Chef Selkirk colt out of Ego.
Songsmith 6-1 (8-12) In touch, chased leading pair 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong to go 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 20, 7l behind Up In Time (8-9) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Sep.
Noble Defender Haafhd gelding out of Aquamarine.
Our Folly 66-1 (8-9) Soon outpaced, last of 13, 41l behind Tedsmore Dame (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jul.
Sylas Ings 13-2 (9-3) In touch, effort and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind John Biscuit (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Aug.
Iron Green (FR) 50-1 (9-3) Slowly away, in touch after 1f, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 11, 9l behind Dominant (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Standout 20-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 16, 5l behind Slight Advantage (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Sep.
Matavia Bay (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Went slightly right start and slowly into stride, in touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 15l behind The Long Game (9-0) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Jul.
Looksmart 4-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression, 5th of 10, 5l behind Valerius Maximus (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Sep.
Heart In Motion (IRE) 15-8fav (8-12) Ridden along in mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 12l behind Key Lago (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep.
Ice Nelly (IRE) Iceman filly out of Dancing Nelly.
Blue Maisey Monsieur Bond filly out of Blue Nile.
