tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, soon lost place, behind over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
led, driven and headed over 2f out, soon lost place, no chance with front trio from over 1f out
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, just held on
tracked leaders, driven to take 2nd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, joined winner inside final furlong, kept on, just held
held up behind in touch, driven over 2f out, went 3rd and ridden over 1f out, kept on, no chance with front pair
GIBEON turned over stablemate and today's rival Acaster Malbis when unfancied for his debut at Newmarket. It's no surprise to see Richard Hughes switch allegiance to the former and the Racing Post Trophy entry gets the nod. Best Of Times is also entered in that Group 1 contest and won impressively at Goodwood last time. He's just preferred to Sandown winner Snoano, another with a host of fancy entries. Nona Blu and Paddys Motorbike have won lesser maiden races and have a bit to find but newcomer Perceus could have been found an easier opportunity and is worth a second glance in a normally informative conditions race.
Gibeon (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Carried right start, held up behind, driven over 2f out, headway towards stands side over 1f out, soon ridden, challenged inside final furlong, stayed on to lead narrowly towards finish, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Aug beating Acaster Malbis (9-5) by hd, 12 ran.
Paddys Motorbike (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Raced on near side, made all, ridden over 2f out, clear over 1f out, kept on strongly, unchallenged, won at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Aug beating Grand Canyon (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Snoano 6-4 (9-5) Tracked leader, pushed along and still green over 2f out, challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong and stayed on well, won at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug beating Deluxe (9-5) by 2 1/4l, 4 ran.
Acaster Malbis (FR) 40-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon switched right, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 21, 6l behind Bond's Girl (8-1) at Doncaster 6f 2yo auc (2) gd.
Perceus Sir Percy colt out of Lady Hestia.
Best Of Times 6-5fav (9-5) Close up, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug beating Marma's Boy (9-5) by 3l, 10 ran.
Nona Blu 20-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden and switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led close home, won at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol beating Voice Control (9-5) by nk, 10 ran.