pressed leader, led after 2f, ridden and edged right over 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong
started slowly, raced keenly towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
led 2f, stayed tracking leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken, soon lost 2nd, one pace
chased leaders to 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and not pace to trouble leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, behind, ridden along 3f out, soon struggling, tailed off over 1f out
in rear, pushed along halfway, well behind 3f out, never a factor, tailed off
mid-division, headway on inside over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, asserted towards finish, driven out
in touch to 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden along halfway, never dangerous final 2f
steadied start, held up behind, never on terms
GEORGE THISBY ran an eyecatching race at Doncaster and is consequently preferred to Desert Fever and Arctic Freedom. Rod Millman has hit the ground running at the start of this turf season and George Thisby ran well above market expectations when staying on well to chase home a decent odds-on shot at Doncaster. There didn't appear to be any fluke about that performance and connections will fancy their chances of going one better. The standard is arguably set by Arctic Freedom who went close in a Newmarket maiden that has worked out well before recording another fine effort in defeat at Great Leighs. There's plenty to like about her and she's respected. Danies Boy must also be feared but we could also see a big run from Desert Fever who represents a yard that's already enjoying a far better season than they did last term. He finished well back at Goodwood but the principals have proved themselves to be useful and the trip was on the sharp side. This is more suitable and he could feature but we'll stick with George Thisby.
Alpha Tauri (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, steadied into mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 14, 9l behind Bravo Echo (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Angelo Poliziano 22-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear 4f out, still in rear entering straight, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 6l behind Pressing Matters (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Danies Boy (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Keen, with leader until over 4f out, remained close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 4 1/2l behind Secret Society (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Desert Fever 25-1 (9-0) Held up on outer, one pace, no impression final 2f, 9th of 11, 9l behind Gyr (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Jul.
George Thisby 66-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Makaamen (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Mar.
Guga (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind and outpaced, 6th of 9, 19l behind Servoca (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Kirkson 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, lost place halfway, last of 14, 38l behind Captain Dancer (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Mull Of Killough (IRE) Mull Of Kintyre gelding out of Sun Shower.
Arctic Freedom (USA) 9-4fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Emirates Sports (9-3) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Bari Bay 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 11th of 12, 12l behind Respite (8-12) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
Royal Adelaide (IRE) Redback filly out of Ball Cat.
