started slowly, outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, pushed along halfway, one pace final 2f
led at good pace, ridden well over 1f out, no extra and headed inside final furlong, weakened and lost places towards finish
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
took keen hold, held up wide in mid-division, effort on outside to 3rd and hung right on bend soon after, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
took keen hold, chased leader until 4f out, weakened quickly inside final 3f
in touch on inside, shaken up over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon weakened
started slowly, outpaced and always behind
tracked leading pair, went 2nd 4f out, driven to challenge 2f out, chased winner and edged right inside final furlong, no impression
mid-division on outside headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led 1f out, edged right, ran on well
soon pushed along towards rear, never a factor
Preference is for MIDNIGHT FEAST ahead of Nothing To Hide and newcomer Catalyze. Peter Winkworth's already gelded two-year-old improved greatly from first to second runs, only going down by a short-head to Royal Exchange at Salisbury last month. He is unlikely to be anywhere near his 50/1 sp that day but if he can negotiate a wide draw then he should give it a bold go. If his pitch is too tricky to negotiate then it may pay to side with Nothing To Hide who holds Red Zeus on their run behind Capaill Liath at Windsor. He is another who seemed to learn plenty from his debut and is respected although a longer trip in time will help. Back For Tea was unfancied for his Windsor bow but is capable of better, Valeo Si Vales was backed ahead of his latest Goodwood run and he is not discounted dropped back in trip (holds Nothing To Hide on their debut run at Salisbury), whilst Avalon Bay shaped with promise on his all-weather debut at Kempton and is well-drawn for a big run today. Elsewhere it doesn't look the strongest bunch of newcomers perhaps with the exception of Catalyze. He sports a tongue-tie for his debut but any market support for this South American-bred colt would look ominous. This looks a decent opportunity for Midnight Feast to make it third time lucky.
Red Zeus (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 9l behind Capaill Liath (8-11) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Valeo Si Vales (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Close up, effort on outside to press leaders 2f out, shaken up and not quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Sextons House (8-13) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.
Avalon Bay 11-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, pushed along well over 2f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out, 6th of 11, 7l behind Striking Priorite (8-9) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jun.
Back For Tea (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, in touch on outside of field, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, edged right over 1f out, 9th of 12, 27l behind Dr Green (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Midnight Feast 50-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, prominent, led over 4f out, hard ridden over 1f out stayed on until headed last strides, 2nd of 14, shd behind Royal Exchange (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Bankroller 80-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, progress 3f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 9l behind Stentorian (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Catalyze Tumblebrutus colt out of Clarita Dear.
Ignore The Advice (IRE) Chevalier gelding out of Golden Charm.
Jelyvator Motivator gelding out of Camcorder.
Nothing To Hide (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong to press for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Capaill Liath (8-11) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Cochabamba (IRE) Hurricane Run filly out of Bolivia.
Mariyah 40-1 (8-6) Mid-division on outside, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 15, 15l behind Temptingfaith (8-6) at Newbury 6f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (4) gf in Jun.
