held up in 7th, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, switched left inside final 2f, stayed on to 2nd final 100 yards, kept on
in touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out
soon led, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along inside final 4f, weakened 3f out
chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, one pace and held when lost 2nd final 100 yards
led early, tracked leader, chased new leader and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced wide, held up in 6th, headway to chase leaders halfway, went 3rd 2f out, led entering final furlong, pushed out, readily
slowly away, ran very green and outpaced throughout, tailed off and eased final 2f
None of these have raced over the distance before and both Roman Order and Khotan were well beaten last time over the extended mile trips at Epsom and Kempton respectively. The latter in particular will appreciate this extra 2f while the likes of Esteaming, Rundell and Terpsichore all have middle-distance winners in their pedigrees. However, next year's Derby entry, NEWSREADER is also a half-brother to a couple of smart middle-distance winners in America and Italy and a chance is taken the Godolphin colt is good enough on his debut. Sir Frank Morgan's breeding gives mixed messages regarding the trip but he's another to note.
Esteaming 33-1 (9-3) Outpaced towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no threat, 9th of 18, 7l behind Code Of Honor (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Khotan 40-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 13, 10l behind Buckstay (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep.
Luv U Whatever 50-1 (9-3) Pushed along in rear, reminders 5f out, never a factor, 5th of 7, 25l behind Bix (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Sep.
Misteray Singspiel colt out of Hannda.
Newsreader (USA) New Approach colt out of Headline.
Roman Order (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Hampered start in rear, outpaced halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never near leaders, 5th of 8, 10l behind Royal Skies (9-3) at Epsom Downs 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Rundell 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened approaching final 2f, 11th of 18, 15l behind Race And Status (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Sir Frank Morgan (IRE) Montjeu colt out of Woodland Orchid.
Terpsichore 10-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, some headway 3f out, no impression final 2f, 5th of 8, 13l behind Imperial Oak (8-9) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Sep.
