slowly into stride, pushed along, always behind
always prominent, went 2nd over 6f out, driven over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch racing keenly, ridden over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably
led early, chased leader till over 6f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
went slightly right start, soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, not quicken
started slowly, in rear, headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent early, soon towards rear, ridden and behind final 3f
Maadraa is the one to side with here although Apt Son shouldn't be underestimated and Dream Desert merits a market check. Dream Desert is out of a winning mare who makes some appeal on paper but those with experience set him a reasonable standard to aim at and he's probably best watched tonight. Apt Son showed plenty of ability on his first two starts and may have been over the top when never looking likely to justify his favourite's tag at Roscommon on his final start in September. He's respected but there was a lot to like about the selection's debut at Kempton where he stayed on well to fill the runner-up's berth. Neil Callan takes over in the saddle from Matthew Henry and Maadraa could prove hard to beat tonight.
Admiral Troy Umistim colt, half-brother to 1m1f-1m4f winner Troialini.
Apt Son (USA) Evensfav (8-11) Chased leaders, soon niggled along, moderate 5th approaching straight, soon no impression, 7th of 14, 13l behind Hebridean (8-7) at Roscommon 7f 2yo mdn auc gf in Sept.
Dream Desert (IRE) Elnadim colt out of 1m-1m2f winner Bravo Dancer.
Just Kenko 66-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 20l behind Tiger's Rocket (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo clm (5) pol in Jan.
Lucky Character 18-1 (9-3) Pressed leader, pushed along over 4f out, lost 2nd over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 26l behind Caribana (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
Maadraa (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon led, ridden 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Gallic Charm (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Ambrix (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Held up, pushed along halfway, ridden and outpaced final 2f, 6th of 8, 6l behind Segal (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Whenineedyou 16-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, soon in rear, ridden over 2f out, outpaced, last of 10, 18l behind Hucking Hero (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Oct.
