with winner, ridden and lost 2nd over 2f out, switched right to chase winner again just over 1f out, stayed on
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, soon prominent, chased winner over 2f out, one pace final furlong
made all, driven along well over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
To say this could be better is an understatement; but Napoleon Dynamite is the likeliest winner on what they have shown so far, while Futuristic Dragon and Raise The Goblet are open to improvement. Both are worthy of consideration as alternatives if the market suggests the selection could be vulnerable. Raise The Goblet represents a yard that does well on the All Weather and, as he is related to several winners, he is yet to live up to the potential of held in his pedigree. He qualifies for a handicap mark after this; so is one worth bearing in mind for future reference. Futuristic Dragon was slow to get the hang of things on his debut at Bath; but did run on strongly near the finish. That was encouraging enough for him to be a contender at this lowly level and a bold attempt cannot be ruled out. Nevertheless, Napoleon Dynamite has dropped several hints that his turn is near and he will rarely be presented with a better opportunity to win a race than this
Napoleon Dynamite (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Golden Desert (9-3) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Ponte Vecchio (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Always behind, 12th of 14, 17l behind Supersonic Dave (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Pont Wood Iron Mask colt, half-brother to 7f winner Ivy Moon.
Raise The Goblet (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Soon well outpaced in rear, 14th of 16, 15l behind Edge Closer (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Danapali (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and strongly pressed early straight, headed over 1f out, soon weakened and eased, 10th of 12, 16l behind Tovaria (8-6) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo prm hcp sft in Sept.
Futuristic Dragon (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, some late progress, 5th of 10, 10l behind Ishi Adiva (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.