mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, no extra final furlong
took keen hold, prominent, lost place 4f out, no real danger after
led, ridden over 2f out, headed just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind, tailed off 4f out
held up towards rear, headway final furlong, never near leaders
always prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden to lead to just over 1f out, ran on well
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, struggling over 2f out
The short list for the maiden consists of Arabian Sea, Call My Bluff and Foreign Language, with the selection being Foreign Language. Arabian Sea's Kempton handicap second off a mark of 78 in May stands out as form here and a repeat of that for his new stable would make him hard to beat, although he has already been tried - unsuccessfully - in blinkers. Call My Bluff's Kempton handicap second off a mark of 66 last time affords him respect, while Chia has justifiably earned a rating in the low 60s so has place claims. Exexcutive Paddy has been doing well for connections over hurdles, but a better option looks to be Foreign Language who, despite having been beaten at odds on last time, should fare better if relaxing a little better today and is one to seriously consider. Finally, Gizmo cost 32,000 guineas and rates as an interesting newcomer but, overall, we are prepared to give Foreign Language another chance and, accordingly, he gets the vote.
Executive Paddy (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Held up, headway 3f out, stayed on final 2f, no impression, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Symbol Of Peace (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol.
Call My Bluff (FR) 25-1 (8-3) Keen hold, headway and plenty to do over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong to take 2nd close home but no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Follow The Colours (8-0) at Kempton 1m 2f app hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Gizmo Fasliyev colt out of Sly Baby, half brother to The Flying Saucer.
Global Strategy 7-1 (9-3) Soon outpaced, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 12l behind Barney McGrew (9-3) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol.
Sweet Medicine 10-1 (9-6) Held up, always towards rear, last of 14, 44l behind Celtique (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Chia (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Tous Les Deux (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Foreign Language (USA) 10-11fav (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Rapid City (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.
Arabian Sea (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, joined leader over 2f out, every chance, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Royal Amnesty (9-2) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jun.
