mid-division on inner, pushed along and weakened 2f out
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd entering final 1f, one pace and no impression when lost 3rd final 100 yards
chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, went 2nd entering final 1f, no impression on winner
raced freely, led, shaken up, ran green and went right over 1f out, in control when went left inside final furlong, ran on well (hand timed)
mid-division, driven along 3f out, soon lost place and behind
slowly away, well in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final 1f
in touch, pushed along on outside 2f out, ridden and kept on into 3rd final 100 yards
always in last trio, no progress over 2f out
soon steadied rear, shaken up on outer over 1f out, never near leaders
always towards rear, pushed along and struggling 3f out
mid-division on outer, pushed along over 2f out, plugged on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten leaders
The market will give most clues and in the absence of it, QUICK WIT is the selection with Serhaal and Mass Rally among the dangers. The half-brother to Gallagher is an eyecatching entrant here and with Godolphin showing themselves as capable of sending out winners first time out; we are happy to row in at the likely odds. Serhaal was second in a maiden at Yarmouth. That was not a strong race though there is a likelihood of improvement. Mass Rally was fifth behind Fareej in a Newmarket maiden. It will be interesting to see how the market reacts post the earlier juvenile contests. Soho Theatre produced an improved effort last time out though will qualify for handicaps post these. Lily Lily is a full sister to Grand Cuvee so seven furlongs should suit. First Instance already appears in need of further whilst Calypso Star was very green on introduction at Newbury and is probably some way better than that bare formline suggests. Meezaan showed little on debut though is worthy of a watch in the market. Quick Wit has plenty of ticks in the right boxes and makes most appeal.
Calypso Star (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, ran green and soon pushed along, always behind, 6th of 7, 16l behind Meglio Ancora (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
First Instance 16-1 (9-3) Disputed 2nd until ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on again inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Zeitoper (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sep.
Hayek 20-1 (9-3) Never on terms, last of 12, 14l behind Side Glance (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Sep.
Mass Rally (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, strong challenge and every chance over 2f out, ridden and edged left and weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Fareej (9-0) at Newmarket 1m mdn stks (4) gf.
Meezaan (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Raced stands side, held up, never dangerous, 15th of 22, 16l behind Oasis Dancer (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo aut (2) gf.
Professor Bollini (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 16l behind Fardyieh (8-12) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Sep.
Quick Wit Oasis Dream colt out of Roo.
Serhaal (IRE) 7-4 (9-3) Tracked winner after 2f, shaken up, ran green over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Excellent Guest (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Soho Theatre 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Thrust Control (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Allannah Abu 66-1 (9-0) Slowly away, outpaced and always in rear, 12th of 14, 15l behind Magic Doll (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Sep.
Astronomer's Dream 80-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 15l behind Seta (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stks (4) gd in Aug.
Lady Hetherington 100-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed over 5f out, pushed along over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 8l behind Dawnbreak (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Sep.
Tamtara 66-1 (9-0) Close up, tracked leader over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final 1f, 6th of 16, 6l behind Namaskar (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2yo stks (5) gf in Sep.
Lily Lily Efisio filly out of Bel Tempo.
