chased leaders, ridden, one pace and no impression when edged left final 2f
switched right after 1f, chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out until well over 1f out, ridden and no response in 3rd over 1f out, weakened to 4th entering final furlong
took keen hold early stages, held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, stayed on to lead last half furlong, driven out
slowly into stride, pulled hard and soon chased leaders, weakened 3f out
chased leader until hung left 2f out, continued to hang badly left and weakened soon after
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
behind, headway halfway, no real impression until passed weakening rivals final furlong
dwelt, soon recovered to chase leaders, pushed along halfway, stayed on one pace well held 3rd entering final furlong
behind, ridden and struggling halfway, no real progress until passed beaten horses inside final furlong
Advertisement has an obvious chance to open his account and really should be able to win this but he'll be priced accordingly and it may just be worth opposing him with one of KALK BAY, Filibuster or Spanish Island if the prices are right. Advertisement has a worrying set of 'twos' next to his name but he has bumped into some useful performers in that run and it will be very disappointing if he can't get off the mark today. That said, one or two of his opponents would be of interest if the market were to emit positive vibes and Spanish Island certainly falls into that category as the 105,000 guineas two year old purchase did attract some support at Thirsk and the run was not devoid of promise. Filibuster has a little more to prove so we'll take a chance with the well bred Kalk Bay who is a half-brother to the smart King's Apostle. He was beaten 11 lengths on debut but the run was by no means a bad one and he may be able to improve sufficiently to trouble the favourite.
Naughty Naughty 40-1 (9-10) In rear, headway when short of room 2f out, kept on never nearer, 5th of 13, 18l behind Sing Sweetly (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn fll (5) pol in Jul.
Advertisement (USA) 2-1fav (9-3) With leader, driven to lead 2f out, ridden and hard pressed over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 7, shd behind Valencha (8-12) at Salisbury 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Filibuster 20-1 (9-3) Rider removed blind late, very slowly away, in rear, some headway 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 9, 15l behind Soviet Secret (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Kalk Bay (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leading trio, ridden over 2f out, 4th and one pace final 2f, 4th of 10, 11l behind Linnens Star (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Katmai River (IRE) Choisir gelding out of Katavi.
Little Buddy 66-1 (8-2) Held up in rear, switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, well beaten over 1f out, 8th of 9, 14l behind Kings 'n Dreams (9-6) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Mushy Peas (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Stumbled leaving stalls, always behind, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Rolling Hills (9-3) at Lingfield 7f mdn auc stks (6) fm in Jul.
Spanish Island (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, ran green over 4f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 17l behind Ghost (9-3) at Thirsk 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Tigers Charm 12-1 (8-5) Keen in touch, went 2nd over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 12, 30l behind Clerical (8-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Waabel 33-1 (9-0) Carried left start, keen soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 12l behind Wear 'em Out Wilf (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Astound (8-8) 11th of 12, 16l behind My Lovely Girl (8-12) at Le Lion D'angers(FR) 7f stk in Apr.
Mistress Shy 40-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up mid-division, weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 14, 21l behind Ritual (9-3) at Leicester 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Swingle Dubawi filly out of Divina Mia.
Tiscaline (FR) Great Pretender filly out of Royale Little.
