slowly into stride, soon ridden and long in rear, tailed off over 4f out, virtually pulled up
mid-division, headway to lead over 1f out, hung left when clear inside final furlong, ridden out
led, ridden and clear with rival over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly
mid-division, ridden and well behind 4f out, never dangerous, tailed off
tracked leader 8f out, effort over 3f out, not quicken, lost 2nd over 1f out
towards rear, headway over 3f out, went 2nd 1f out, stayed on, not troubled winner
tracked leader for over 3f, lost touch 4f out, soon well behind, tailed off
prominent until lost place 4f out, soon well behind, tailed off
in touch until ridden and outpaced 3f out, tailed off
behind, ridden and beaten over 3f out, tailed off
started slowly, in rear, headway over 4f out, stayed on steadily to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on, never nearer
It would be no surprise to see Kavatcha run well on his first start on the flat however Optimus Maximus ran with promise on debut and he can take this on his way to more exalted surroundings; Masettos Fun joins French Riviera on the shortlist. At 825,000 euros, the selection comes with a bit of a reputation and he ran a fair race on his debut. He wasn't really fancied on that occasion but he shaped with promise and looks sure to improve now tried over this longer trip. Main rival French Riviera is nicely-bred and Sir Michael Stoute's colt is certainly likely to appreciate this step up in trip. Jamie Spencer takes the ride and he must be respected, although he is unlikely to be much of a price. April's Daughter has improved with every start but is probably one for handicaps later on, whilst Masettos Fun is one to watch in the betting on his racecourse debut. Upstart needs to improve but his trainer will not be rushing him, whilst Royal Tartan needs to improve markedly for the step up in trip. A tough finale, with narrow preference for Optimus Maximus.
Kavatcha (FR) 9-2 (11-12) Led, headed 8th, led again 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 36l behind Pocket Aces (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (3) sft in Jan (N.Hunt).
Dance The Star (USA) 28-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 47l behind Gravitation (8-12) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
French Riviera 4-6fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Bushman (10-0) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gd in Apr.
Masettos Fun Dr Fong gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Optimus Maximus (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, hung right, no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 4l behind Speed Ticket (9-12) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Trawlerman (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 12, 35l behind Ocean Legend (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (5) fbs in Mar.
Unique (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression, last of 10, 26l behind Kensington Oval (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs.
Upstart (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear group, never a fcator, 10th of 12, 17l behind Maghya (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Apr.
April's Daughter 40-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, shaken up over 1f out, soon not much room on rail and switched left, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 4l behind Porthole (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs.
Royal Tartan (USA) 66-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakening when hampered 2f out, last of 11, 26l behind Regal Best (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Starburst Fantastic Light filly out of a moderate racemare.
