swerved right start, held up, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on well, never nearer
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, never a threat
chased leaders, switched left to challenge over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
led, driven halfway, strongly challenged over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra closing stages
tracked leader, driven over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on well (hand-timed)
mid-division, headway over 1f out, never nearer
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure
mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
A few of these are likely to improve significantly on their first run. Not Touch is one having finished third at Sandown last month. River Echo only found one too good at Newbury on debut but TAFTEESH had obviously been showing plenty at home prior to his introduction at Thirsk as he was sent off favourite. He only managed third in the end but exhibited signs of inexperience and Paul Hanagan has chosen him here ahead of the filly Nawkhatha. Galvanize will know more today while Ancient World and Frozen Force are newcomers who catch the eye on breeding.
Ancient World (USA) Giant's Causeway colt out of Satulagi.
Claymore (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 1f out, some late headway, never on terms, 8th of 16, 8 1/4l behind Tashweeq (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Aug.
Frozen Force (IRE) Frozen Power colt out of La Mere Germaine.
Galvanize (USA) 12-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along halfway, struggling when green and hung left over 1f out, plugged on, no threat, 9th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Zebadiah (9-5) at Newbury 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Jul.
Not Touch 13-2 (9-5) Chased leading pair, went 2nd over 2f out until ridden 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 7 3/4l behind Special Season (9-5) at Sandown 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.
River Echo 20-1 (9-5) Raced centre, chased leaders, edged left under pressure entering final furlong, stayed on well, 2nd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Tabarrak (9-5) at Newbury 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Sep.
Sir Jamie Monsieur Bond colt out of First Dawn.
Tafteesh (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take narrow 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Start Time (9-5) at Thirsk 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Sep.
Topology Passing Glance gelding out of Bold Byzantium.
White Shaheen Makfi colt out of Likeable.
Nawkhatha (USA) Tapit filly out of Lear's Princess.
Shine Exceed And Excel filly out of Sensational Mover.
Willaway 20-1 (9-5) Dwelt, outpaced, hampered and carried right approaching final furlong, 7th of 8, 19 1/2l behind Soapy Aitken (9-5) at Leicester 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Spinners Ball (IRE) Excellent Art colt out of Meek Appeal.
