led early, chased leaders until weakened 4f out
always prominent, led over 6f out, ridden 4f out, headed 2f out, edged left well inside final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, always behind, tailed off final 6f
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, every chance well over 1f out, held when hampered well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, not clear run switched right and headway 4f out, every chance 1f out, kept on
always prominent, led 2f out, headed and not quicken well inside final furlong
prominent, ridden and weakened 4f out, tailed off
held up, headway 5f out, weakened 4f out, tailed off
soon led, prominent, headed over 6f out, driven along from 3f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on
Our shortlisted three are Russian Mist, Glentaisie and Spanish Lace, with the vote going to Russian Mist. Russian Mist ran green but still showed plenty of promise when fourth on his Lingfield debut and that rates as just about as good as any of the others can offer in this company, so he should go well. The John Gosden-trained Bariloche showed improved form in first-time blinkers last time and, with that course and distance form rating as ok, he has to be considered. The Brian Meehan-trained newcomer, Permanent Way, cost 110,000 euros and has to be given some consideration, while a big mention must be made of Glentaisie who, being by Giant's Causeway out of an Affirmed mare, very much catches the eye on breeding and market support would have to be noted. A favourable mention is also given to Spanish Lace, who has shown promise on each start and, being bred for middle distances, would not have appreciated the sprint finish at Lingfield last time. All things considered, that was a good effort. Jamie Osborne's Mind Out at least suggested some ability on his debut, which is more than many of the others can claim, although Vacation showed promise at Yarmouth last time, but that run came on heavy. Once again, then, the vote goes to Russian Mist.
Bariloche 25-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace and hung left 1f out, 4th of 12, 7l behind De La Rue (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Mind Out (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Led after 1f, driven, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 12, 13l behind Daaweitza (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (5) fbs.
Palm Desert (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always toward rear, 10th of 12, 15l behind Critic (9-0) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Permanent Way (IRE) Fantastic Light colt out of 7f winner Itab.
Russian Mist (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon close up, ridden 3f out, driven over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Direct Debit (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Vacation (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Hampered start, behind, headway, hung right over 1f out, stayed on well, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Dictatrix (8-9) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Nov.
Glentaisie (USA) Giant's Causeway filly, half-sister to 7f winner Full Moon Tonight.
Spanish Lace 7-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden and no extra final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Whatizzit (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
