started slowly, always behind, struggling over 2f out, never dangerous
behind, ridden and outpaced well over 2f out, never a factor
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden halfway, not troubled leaders over 1f out, one pace
stumbled leaving stalls, always behind, never troubled leaders
held up, switched left and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong but not troubled leaders
started very slowly, always detached in rear
slowly into stride, never better than mid-division
started very slowly, always outpaced in rear
chased leaders, effort 2f out, kept on one pace over 1f out
in touch, ridden to chase winner 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, always held final 100 yards
made all, led, shaken up 2f out, stayed on gamely final furlong, always holding on
in touch until weakened quickly 1f out
prominent, ridden and no impression over 1f out, weakened
tracked winner to 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out
This test should suit COMPTON BLUE better than the seven furlongs he tackled on debut and he's taken to get the better of Kheleyf's Silver and Hand Painted amongst others. The draw in six is far from ideal but Ryan Moore will have his wits about him and will hopefully be able to get a decent early pitch. The selection was weak in the market ahead of a modest Newbury maiden but it was a little surprising to see him start off over seven given that he's a half-brother to the smart sprinter Edge Closer. Kheleyf's Silver has plenty of speed and has shown a decent level of form; if she maintains that standard here then she should make the frame again from her high draw. Hand Painted was turned over at odds-on last time but that came at Brighton which is not the most straightforward of tracks and he may yet be able to confirm his debut promise. Mary West has ground to make up on Kheleyf's Silver but she's improving with experience and could do so. Compton Blue also needs to improve but is taken to make the requisite progress.
Bartica (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 10, 9l behind Huntdown (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Compton Blue 6-1 (9-3) Soon with leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 5th of 11, 16l behind Club Tahiti (8-12) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Desert Strike 9-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, pushed along and ran green over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Moscow Eight (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Diamond Twister (USA) 12-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 6l behind Enact (8-12) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Esprit de Midas 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 12, 7l behind Enderby Spirit (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Hand Painted 8-11fav (9-0) Took keen hold, close up on inside, not clear run over 1f out and still inside final furlong, unable to challenge and eased towards finish, last of 4, 3l behind Cashed Up (9-3) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jul.
Kiss A Prince Fraam gelding, half-brother to smart 6f-7f winner Levera and multiple 6f winner Firework.
Lujeanie 66-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Enact (8-12) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Rio Ramus (IRE) Captain Rio gelding out of Quaeramus Seria, placed three times in Italy.
Sonhador 10-1 (9-3) Led narrowly, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly, 9th of 10, 9l behind Lesley's Choice (9-7) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Albertine Rose 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden to lead over 1f out, hard ridden and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Via Mia (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Sept.
Kheleyf's Silver (IRE) 3-1 (8-12) Chased leader, ridden to lead briefly inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards line, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Titus Andronicus (9-3) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Mary West (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Outpaced, stayed on final 2f, 4th of 10, 8l behind Titus Andronicus (9-3) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Rossett Rose (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Misty Glade (9-2) at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (6) gd.
You've Been Mowed 5-1jt-fav (9-2) Mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 3l behind The Cuckoo (9-7) at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Sept.
True Britannia 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded, 7th of 12, 5l behind It's A Game (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol.
