led early, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
pulled hard, steadied into mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on one pace final 2f
raced keenly, soon crossed over to lead, headed and weakened just inside final furlong
soon tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division on outside, ridden 3f out, soon lost place
behind, switched left and good headway on outside 2f out, stayed on to lead just inside final furlong, pushed clear
behind, pushed along 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
El Dececy gets the vote over Ladies Best, Cry Presto and Crimson Monarch, with the market best watched for the remainder. This does not appear to be the strongest of maidens, and El Dececy must therefore have sound claims of opening his account on the strength of a fairly promising effort at Leicester three weeks ago. John Dunlop's colt was eased close home and earned Richard Hills a ban for his pains, but it was still a decent performance, and this step up in trip should help him make amends. The son of Seeking The Gold is entered for the Dewhurst and Racing Post Trophy, and although not likely to line up in either, should certainly be good enough for this. Ladies Best was well down the field on his Leicester bow and this Vodafone Derby entry will be seen to best effect over further next year, as will fellow Epsom entry Crimson Monarch. Cry Presto has bags of experience compared to the rest, but has been disappointing and is now tried in blinkers, and so El Dececy has plenty going for him here.
Actodos (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 13, 5l behind Amazing Request (9-3) at Chepstow 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Brave Quest (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 7th of 11, 13l behind Beverly Hill Billy (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Crimson Monarch (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Started very slowly, always detached, 10th of 11, 23l behind Broghill (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Cry Presto (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Prominent, effort under pressure 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Teslin (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2yo stk (2) gd.
Cuban Night Zaha gelding, half-brother to winners up to 1m2f and over hurdles.
El Dececy (USA) 10-3 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon chased winner, eased final strides, lost 2nd place post, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Celtic Step (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Golden Prospect Lujain colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m2f including the Group 3 winner Violet Park.
Ladies Best 9-1 (9-3) Outpaced, always in rear, 13th of 17, 22l behind Cold Quest (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (3) gs in Aug.
Rock 'n' Roller (FR) 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden halfway, never in contention, 8th of 10, 9l behind Proponent (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Composing (IRE) Noverre filly out of a moderate racemare.
Encircled In The Wings filly out of an unraced mare.
