in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, driven to challenge 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, effort and shaken up 2f out, held when not much room final furlong
led until headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
took keen hold, in touch, taken up over 1f out, kept on steadily final furlong
slowly away, behind, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on steadily final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, led inside final 2f, ran on well, driven out
raced keenly, prominent over 5f
slowly away, soon in touch, driven 3f out, soon beaten
raced keenly, tracked leader, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
always prominent, led briefly 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
Aldabra is given the vote in the finale with Restoration and Celticello rated as the main dangers. The selection is a well-bred colt by Green Desert and he will not have to be anything special to win this on his racecourse debut. The market should be noted for clues, but if there is any confidence behind this colt from the Sir Michael Stoute yard then it could pay to follow the money. Restoration is the one we fear the most as he showed promise on his racecourse debut when a good second in a weak maiden at Redcar behind Game Lad. More is required to win this but he ran green that day so he is sure to benefit from the run and his yard is in good form so he can't be dismissed lightly. Celticello is another to note in the market on his debut as he could be a leading player on breeding. Stanbury ran well on his debut and he will certainly be suited by the step-up in trip. He is a big scopey individual and his yard are in form so he has to be of interest. However, we are happy to stick with Aldabra as our idea of the winner.
Aldabra Green Desert colt, brother to French 1000 Guineas winner Rose Gypsy, half-brother to several winners.
Billy One Punch 10-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind The Coires at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (D) sft in Aug.
Celticello (IRE) Celtic Swing colt, full brother to winning miler St Andrews.
Holiday Camp (USA) 11-4fav Dwelt, soon recovered to chase leaders, led approaching 2f out, headed inside final 2f, outpaced approaching final furlong, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Bailey Gate at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (D2) sft in Oct.
King Forever 9-2 Held up, effort halfway, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 12, 14l behind Museeb at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn gd.
Kintbury Cross Kylian gelding out of 7f winner Cebwob.
Ophistrolie (IRE) 33-1 Always behind, struggling halfway, 10th of 15, 43l behind Descartes at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (D2) sft in Oct.
Restoration (FR) 9-2 Close up, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Game Lad at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Nov.
Sharp Tune (USA) 40-1 Started slowly, always behind, 15th of 16, 21l behind Golden Fury at Warwick 1m 3yo mdn gs in Mar.
Special Lad 12-1 Mid-division until weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 35l behind The Geezer at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo mdn gd in Mar.
Stanbury (USA) 6-5fav With leader, pushed along halfway, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, headed close home, no extra, 2nd of 9, nk behind Tara Tara at Newcastle 5f 2yo mdn (D) gs in Mar '04.
Take A Mile (IRE) 5-1 Soon led, headed over 3f out, ridden and still every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 4l behind Nanton at Lingfield 1m nov med aut stk (D3) pol in Dec.
Miss Particular (IRE) 12-1 Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, 11th of 23, 8l behind Rob Roy at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (D2) gd in Oct.
