raced keenly tracking winner, every chance when slightly hampered 2f out, soon ridden and switched left, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
led, pushed along halfway, hung right and ridden 2f out, continued to hang right and ended on near side rail, headed and no extra final 110 yards
slowly into stride, ran green towards rear, never threatened
ran green in rear, never a factor, tailed off
chased leading pair, ridden 3f out, plugged on modest in 3rd final furlong
chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 110 yards, won going away
Damaar should thrive over middle-distances next season so did well to make a winning debut over 7f at Sandown. He will take some beating here, despite his penalty. King's Crusader was clear of the remainder when third at Redcar but there are some nicely-bred newcomers in this, though Trojan Horse will need further in time. Three Start is a full brother to a 7f winner on Polytrack but it’s interesting that Ralph Beckett is starting his Golden Horn filly LUNA DORADA off against the colts and geldings. She is a half-sister to the stable’s winning miler Galah, who handles soft ground, and her yard has won this in two of the last three years.
Damaar 2-1 (9-5) Raced in mid-division, travelled strongly and ridden at 2f, ran on well to lead inside final furlong, won going away, won at Sandown 7f stks (3) sft in Sep beating Wodeton (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Gin O'Clock (IRE) Kodi Bear colt out of Katherine Lee.
Samuel Spade (GER) 28-1 (9-5) Raced in last, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 6th of 9, 16 1/2l behind Golden War (9-5) at Beverley 7f stks (5) gd in Sep.
Three Start (IRE) Muhaarar colt out of Front House.
Golden George (IRE) Galileo Gold gelding out of Fuaigh Mor.
Muzaffar Almanzor colt out of Via Lazio.
Trojan Horse (IRE) Ulysses colt out of Guardia.
Luna Dorada (IRE) Golden Horn filly out of Lunar Spirit.
King's Crusader 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge, pushed out final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/4l behind Vintage Choice (9-5) at Redcar 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Sep.