held up in last, headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
always prominent, raced keenly, pushed along 4f out, edged left over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner
prominent until weakened over 2f out
pressed leader, raced keenly, ridden over 2f out, still every chance well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
went slightly right start, held up, soon hung right, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
held up, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish
ANNABELLE'S CHARM is the selection with Fashion Week and Sir Ike also considered. The selection was well backed on introduction at Lingfield last month but as a front runner, that track wasn't always going to appeal to her strengths and she may find that this track will provide a more perfect fit for her style of racing. Fashion Week has proved something of a disappointment thus far. That said, his yard are sending out plenty of winners so it would be folly to discount him just yet. Sir Ike is effectively the benchmark for the assessor. Stuart Kittow's runner is rated in the 60's and was well backed last time out at Kempton Park. Supaverdi already shapes as if this trip is on the sharp side though will be of interest once sent handicapping. The Wily Woodcock has had plenty of chances when trained by Geoff Wragg and now the baton passes to Gary Moore. Focail Eile is substantially raised in trip after showing nothing over shorter. Lido Shuffle has a milers pedigree but went through the sales ring for just 1000 gns. Celtic Gold is a failed bumper performer. Annabelle's Charm gets the vote.
Celtic Gold (USA) 28-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and kept on final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 10, 12l behind Lyceana (8-9) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Fashion Week 33-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden 4f out, no impression, 9th of 10, 9l behind Spouk (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Focail Eile 20-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 7th of 9, 10l behind Pivotal Queen (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Lido Shuffle Band On The Run gelding out of an unraced mare.
Northgate Lodge (USA) 150-1 (9-3) With leader, lost place well over 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 18, 19l behind Medici Time (9-3) at Redcar 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Oct.
Sir Ike (IRE) 5-4fav (9-3) Took keen hold in touch, pushed along 3f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner when lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 7l behind L'Hirondelle (9-6) at Kempton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Nov.
Annabelle's Charm (IRE) 9-4fav (8-12) Led after 2f, ridden and headed entering final furlong, soon one pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Shavansky (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (5) pol in Nov.
Supaverdi (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, headway to chase leaders 3f out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Shamali (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol in Nov.
The Wily Woodcock 7-1 (9-6) Towards rear, plugged on towards finish, 6th of 13, 10l behind Bramalea (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.