tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, took keen hold towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden to challenge and hung left 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
started very slowly and reluctant leaving stalls, always behind
behind, pushed along 3f out, never in contention
held up towards rear, good headway on inside over 2f out, challenging over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven and stayed on well
in touch, hung right on bend 3f out, ridden and hung left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, hard ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
led, ridden and hung left over 1f out, headed 1f out, one pace
Dahaam, New Christmas and KING'S PARADE are the three to concentrate on and there's nothing to choose between the trio. New Christmas was backed as though defeat was out of the question at Yarmouth only to rear just before the gates opened resulting in Jamie Spencer becoming unbalanced and remaining in the stalls whilst his mount charged down the track. It will be interesting to see how he behaves at the start on this occasion. Sir Michael Stoute often runs some decent sorts at Leicester and King's Parade ran well to finish second at the East Midlands venue on heavy ground. The quicker ground is sure to benefit this beautifully bred colt who holds a Racing Post Trophy entry whilst the yard is two from five with their juveniles here in recent seasons. The bin Suroor newcomer is the first foal of a seven furlong juvenile winner from an illustrious family and it would be no surprise to see him go well with the yard's juveniles flying high. However, the yard has a surprisingly modest record at this track with no winners from ten runners over the past five seasons so we'll side with King's Parade.
Dahaam Red Ransom colt out of Almansoora.
Draco Boy 100-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 10th of 12, 23l behind Mon Cadeaux (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Ice Viking (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Slowly away, soon pushed along and tracked leaders over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 8l behind Society Rock (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
King's Parade 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Hoss Cartwright (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) hvy.
New Christmas (USA) 8-13fav (9-3) Reared start, unseated rider, in a race won by Marrayah (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf, 10 ran.
Sea Dubai 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outside, carried slightly wide over 2f out, soon driven, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Astonishment (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol.
Sefton Park Dansili colt out of Optimistic.
Sierra Alpha Dansili colt out of Sound Asleep.
Ellen Vannin (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) In rear, pushed along halfway, never on terms, 6th of 7, 14l behind Marine Spirit (9-3) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Sounds Of Thunder 33-1 (9-0) Well outpaced, pushed along and struggling halfway, 5th of 8, 23l behind Hasty (9-0) at Folkestone 7f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jul.
Sun Dream 25-1 (8-4) Steadied start, held up, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 9l behind Many A Slip (8-9) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Antoella (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Behind, pushed along 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 9, 15l behind Astrophysical Jet (8-12) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
