held up towards rear, smooth headway over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, led over 1f out, soon quickened clear, easily
took keen hold, pushed along over 3f out, weakened and very awkward on bend over 2f out
held up in rear, headway on outside over 3f out, challenged for well held 2nd and edged left 1f out, weakened close home
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced wide in touch, pushed along over 2f uot, one pace
held up towards rear on outside, pushed along and headway 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, finished well and closed on 2nd close home, no chance with easy winner
pulled hard, raced wide, rapid headway to chase leader after 3f, lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
raced wide, always towards rear, pushed along and struggling over 4f out
took keen hold, chased leaders, driven along and lost place over 4f out, soon behind, tailed off
chased leader 3f, stayed close up until slightly outpaced 2f out, driven to dispute well held 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
mid-division, pushed along 4f out, soon one pace and no impression
There are a host of interesting newcomers which means a market check is essential, but it'll take a good one to beat KEYS. Roger Charlton's horse is a half-brother to Oaks' fourth Clowance and therefore has the degree of flat class that serves a horse well in these. Defying a penalty is never easy but he rates value for further than the official winning margin at Ffos Las having looked green under pressure and, with more to come, should go very close. Teutonic Knight is a smartly-bred animal in his own right and represents an in-form outfit, Timmy Murphy's booking aboard Saint Guru promises plenty while Painted Tail and Elby make each-way appeal too. Pearl Mountain only just failed to land some bets at Towcester and she can do best of the fillies but Keys really does hold the key.
Keys (IRE) 7-4fav (10-12) Pulled hard in rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Ffos Las 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) gs beating Kuilsriver (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Elby Compton Place gelding out of Shall We Run.
Lord Aldervale (IRE) Alderbrook gelding out of Monavale.
Main Beach Starcraft gelding out of Ocean View.
Necessity Empire Maker gelding out of Fully Invested.
Rebel Flag (IRE) Statue Of Liberty gelding out of Ibiza.
Saint Guru Ishiguru gelding out of St James's Antigua.
Teutonic Knight (IRE) Daggers Drawn colt out of Azyaa.
The Mightie Quin Reset colt out of Dance Light.
Clee Hill Wind Sly filly out of Golden Wind.
Go Flo Go 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear, hanging left 7f out, behind 5f out, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Doynosaur (11-0) at Towcester 1m 5f 3yo flls NH flat (5) gs.
Midnight Maisie Midnight Legend filly out of Persian Silk.
Painted Tail (IRE) 13-2 (10-5) Held up in last trio, smooth headway on outside going well over 4f out, chased leaders entering straight, chased leader 2f out, every chance soon after, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Cinders And Ashes (10-9) at Fontwell 1m 6f 3yo nhf (6) gs in Oct.
Pearl Mountain (IRE) 5-1fav (11-0) Mid-division, took keen hold, lost place over 3f out, rallied and ran green from 2f out, stayed on well to lead towards finish, headed close home, 2nd of 12, nk behind Doynosaur (11-0) at Towcester 1m 5f 3yo flls NH flat (5) gs.
