prominent, ridden 5f out, soon weakened, tailed off final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, ran on well to go 2nd well inside final furlong, not pace of winner
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always towards rear, no impression
mid-division, ridden switched left over 2f out, no extra
steadied start and held up last, ridden and good headway from 1f out, led final 50 yards comfortably
pulled hard and held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression
held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden well over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, tailed off final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed final 50 yards, no extra
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out
prominent, ridden and chased leaders 2f out, drifted right and weakened 1f out, eased final furlong
prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway from over 2f out, ran on close home
keen hold early, prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, making headway when short of room 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace
The shortlist here consists of Strudel, Climate Change, The Coires, Art Modern, Adoration and Kingholm, with the vote going to Strudel. Strudel created a very good impression when scoring in a Nottingham maiden last time, and he is taken to build on that here in a fairly competitive heat. Climate Change also has the look of an improver and he gets a good mention. Even though the John Gosden-trained runner only won by a short head on his last run, that race was run at a muddling pace and we liked the way that he stuck his head down and battled. The Coires won well at Salisbury and a four-pounds rise might not hinder his chances too much, while Nanton remains consistent but soft going might not be ideal for him. Art Modern can build on his Newbury second to La Bella Grande last time, with Active Asset looking held on that form, while Adoration ran well when second over course and distance on similar going to today when he last ran here, so he has to be considered. The Composer has become a little disappointing after promising more, and Kingsholm showed his liking for easy going when second over a mile here last time, on which form he is closely weighted with She's My Outsider. Finally. Final Promise has been raised five pounds for a fair Warwick win, although he will need to improve again to score. All of which returns us to the selection, which is Strudel.
Taakeed 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leader until 5f out, remained close up, hung right over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong, last of 9, 20l behind Humble Opinion (9-1) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
The Coires (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, ridden out, won at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Screwdriver (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Strudel (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Prominent, led on bit over 1f out, shaken up inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Nottingham 1m mdn aut stk (6) gs in Jul beating Noble Future (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Major Faux Pas (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden early straight, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 13l behind La Bella Grande (8-10) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Nanton (USA) 5-1jt-fav (9-1) Prominent, chased leaders in centre over 2f out, effort over 1f out, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Fabrian (8-2) at Windsor 1m hcp (4) gs.
Climate Change (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Went left start, soon tracked leaders, joined leader over 6f out, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, led inside final furlong and ridden out, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Top The Charts (9-0) by a shd, 13 ran.
Edas 9-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 18, 9l behind Boot 'n Toot (9-1) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Desert Lightning (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 10l behind Benedict (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Art Modern (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, headway to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 10, 1l behind La Bella Grande (8-10) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Active Asset (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) In touch, not clear run 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Torrens (9-0) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
She's My Outsider 7-2 (9-5) Held up, in touch, headway and switched left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Transvestite (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Adoration 9-2 (9-0) Led after 1f, headed over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 15, 22l behind Out For A Stroll (8-1) at Nottingham 1m hcp (4) gd.
Daldini 25-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 11l behind Desert Chief (9-0) at Sandown 1m 3yo stk 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
The Composer 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 27l behind Group Captain (8-12) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Pace Shot (IRE) 10-3 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Viz (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Held up in close 4th, ridden on outer over 2f out, soon one pace and no impression leaders, 4th of 9, 3l behind Bourgainville (9-3) at Sandown 1m 1f stk 0-75 (4) gf.
Kingsholm 9-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, challenged from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Transvestite (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Final Promise 13-2 (9-2) Mid-division, switched right and headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Warwick 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jul beating Gallego (8-4) by a nk, 14 ran.
Monash Lad (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) In rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Lord of The East (9-5) at Epsom 7f clm (5) gd in Jul.
