towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never a factor
towards rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt in rear, headway on outer entering final 2f, soon hung right, kept on, not trouble leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong
raced wide in touch, headway to 3rd 3f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt soon in touch, pushed along 6f out, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, never a factor
OCEAN APPLAUSE is rated 90 and sets a high benchmark. He's been competing in much better company, including when fourth on his latest start at Kempton, and should have no problem beating those with experience. His likely market rival, The Scuttler, went close at Epsom last time but will need to step up on that to get the better of the selection and one of the newcomers will have to be decent to come out best. Jockey bookings suggest Wadi Al Hattawi is the preferred choice of the Godolphin trio while Interior Minister, a half-brother to dual Polytrack winner Apothecary, is worth a second glance.
Conversing (USA) Raven's Pass colt out of Mini Chat.
Crafty Wonder (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 5, 17l behind Daaree (9-0) at Chester 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Darkest Night (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Keen in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 13, 13l behind Buckstay (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Interior Minister Nayef colt out of Sister Maria.
Mutamaiz (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 26l behind Concise (8-12) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Now Spun (USA) Hard Spun colt out of Campionessa.
Ocean Applause 16-1 (9-0) Led early, prominent, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, 4th of 5, 5l behind Janoub Nibras (9-0) at Kempton 1m Conditions Stakes (2yo) (4) pol.
Sunblazer (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 12l behind Buckstay (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Teolagi (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, green and pushed along in last pair halfway, never on terms, 7th of 10, 15l behind Ceelo (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
The Scuttler (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, challenged winner & every chance inside final furlong, ran on, just held, 2nd of 6, shd behind Imperial Glance (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Wadi Al Hattawi (IRE) Dalakhani colt out of Carisolo.
Good As New Araafa filly out of New Design.
Zero Game (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Steadied start, pulled hard, soon prominent, led over 4f out, awkward on bend over 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon lost place, 6th of 7, 12l behind Laudate Dominum (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo stks (4) gd.
