chased leaders, ridden 2f out, not paced to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace
pulled hard, led narrowly, ridden over 1f out, no extra and headed inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
started very slowly, always in rear, some headway final furlong, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, lost 3rd inside final furlong, weakened
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
went right start, in rear, never a factor
steadied start, took keen hold behind, ridden 3f out, soon outpaced and beaten
slowly into stride, held up mid-divison, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced, kept on steadily final furlong, never nearer
held up towards rear, soon ridden along, headway over 1f out, never a danger
Kyle is given one last chance here to get his head in front with Bajeel and Rasaman the others to consider. The selection has finished second on each of his last four starts but Richard Hannon's 3-year-old was only beaten a short-head last time and he sets the benchmark for the rest today. Bajeel made a pleasing debut over the minimum trip here when finishing in mid-division behind Resplendant Alpha. He is sure to benefit from the experience and with this extra furlong also in his favour he is considered. Rasaman has shown promise on his two runs to date but he may be seen to better effect when he goes handicapping so for that reason he may be best watched today. Express Wish is from a leading yard and should come on for his debut effort, but this looks a golden opportunity for Kyle to finally get his head in front and he gets the vote.
Bajeel (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden when not much room on rail approaching 2f out, stayed on one pace after, 5th of 9, 6l behind Resplendent Alpha (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Aug.
Express Wish 13-2 (9-3) Pulled hard, held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 12l behind Desert Dew (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Kyle (IRE) 4-11fav (9-3) Led at steady pace, came very wide into straight, ridden and soon hanging right, hard driven final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 5, shd behind My Love Thomas (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Mango Masher (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to 6f winner Hit It Hard.
Polish World (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Keen hold, held up in rear, stayed on one pace final 2f, 6th of 10, 12l behind Escape Route (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Rasaman (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Led over 4f, stayed on one pace, 4th of 15, 6l behind Truly Royal (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Take To The Skies (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Mid-division, kept on final 2f, not troubled leaders, 4th of 11, 2l behind Tifernati (9-3) at Kempton 6f 3yo mdn (4) pol in Mar.
Ultimate Akdov (USA) Two Punch colt, half-brother to three winners in the US.
