slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
started slowly, always behind
chased leaders, headway on inside to lead approaching final furlong, pushed clear inside final furlong, easily
soon pushed along in 5th, ridden and weakened over 2f out
restless in stalls, went right start, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left and went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, held up in last trio, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on into 3rd well inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong
raced keenly, chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, edged left and lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened well inside final furlong
Mickey was not beaten far when only sixth behind Tasleet in a valuable sales race at York in August and returns to action. He’s preferred to Kempton fourth Shadad and Fly True of those with experience but a couple of newcomers stand out. Dasheen is a half-brother to three winners that includes the useful Notarised but ISTIQLAAL may prove best on his debut. The 250,000gns Godolphin colt can include Group 1 winner Mount Nelson and a Group 2 winner among his winning relatives and Charlie Appleby’s charge gets the vote.
Dasheen Bahamian Bounty gelding out of Caribbean Dancer.
Excellent Alibi 33-1 (9-5) Behind, struggling over 2f out, soon ridden, never dangerous, last of 11, 18 1/2l behind Venturous (9-5) at Newmarket 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Aug.
Mickey (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 6th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Tasleet (9-2) at York 6f stks (2) gs in Aug.
Outback Guy (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 14 1/2l behind Rebel Cause (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Shadad (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Went right start, with leader, every chance over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Tarboosh (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (6) pol in May.
Tom's Rock (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Slowly away always in rear, 14th of 15, 24 3/4l behind Shabeeb (8-12) at Sandown 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Check 'em Tuesday (IRE) 80-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, outpaced by leaders over 1f out, went 4th well inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Malmostosa (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Apr.
Fly True 6-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway over 1f out, stayed on, unable to get on terms, 4th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Owaseyf (9-0) at Redcar 7f mdn fll stks (5) gf in May.
Istiqlaal Oasis Dream colt out of Independence.