led 2f out, chased leaders until weakened approaching final furlong
ran green towards rear, pushed along halfway, no impression
slowly into stride, behind on rails, switched left 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, head up in rear on rails, switched left 2f out, good headway and stayed on under pressure final furlong, just held for 2nd
with leaders, led 2f out, headed approaching final furlong and weakened quickly
held up in mid-division, weakened 3f out
raced keenly, with leaders, hung left under pressure and weakened quickly over 1f out
behind, some late headway final furlong, but never near leaders
in mid-division, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, driven to lead approaching final furlong, ran on well
prominent on outer until weakened well over 1f out
held up towards rear, steady headway over 1f out, pushed along and kept on steadily final furlong, nearest finish
Storyville may be up to making a winning debut, with Wotchalike, Kanad and Beauchamp Turbo also worthy of respect. The last three mentioned have hinted at ability in their limited efforts so far, but given David Loder's record with his youngsters in the past, it would be no surprise if Storyville, a Lujain colt related to a couple of winners, were to prove sharp enough at the first time of asking. The fact that he holds an entry in the Mill Reef and Redcar's Two-Year-Old Trophy hints at expectations, and let's face it, he would not need to be fully tuned up to take the beating. Wotchalike was not fancied on his Newmarket introduction but finished fifth to Windsor Knot, so should improve and may benefit from the drop back in trip, given the way he dropped away with a furlong to go. Kanad has had three outings already but has been off the track since June, while Beauchamp Turbo met traffic problems on his Polytrack debut here 12 days ago. Jockey bookings suggest that he is the most fancied of Gerard Butler's trio. Any money for Pickapeppa should be noted, but for the winner we return to Storyville.
