mid-division, ridden when not clear run and switched right 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
slowly into stride, keen, soon mid-division, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong
towards rear, ridden halfway, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
soon led, ridden over 1f out, ran on
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, switched right and kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
This is another fascinating contest in which Shariki, Alasoun and Bitter Chill look the three to concentrate on and the vote is given to Shariki. The selection made a really pleasing debut at Windsor when finishing second behind the fairly useful Genre. He is sure to come on for that experience and this Derby entry looks to have been found a good opportunity for him to get his head in front. Alasoun rates the main danger and he is another who holds a Derby entry. He has to be respected but of slight concern would be the fact that he played up at the start last week prior to what would have been his racecourse debut. He was withdrawn that day and it remains to be seen how he conducts himself today on his belated racecourse bow. Bitter Chill stayed-on pleasingly on his debut at Newbury when third behind Jeu De Mot. He doesn't hold any fancy entries but he will handle some cut in the ground and if he improves for his debut effort then he should not be far away at the finish. John Gosden's Singular did nothing wrong on his debut at Leicester and is another to consider, although he will probably be better over further in time. This is a good race and we will side with Shariki who stands out as the one to beat.
Alasoun (IRE) Kalanisi colt, half-brother to several winners from 7f to 1m2f.
Ardent Prince Polar Prince gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Bitter Chill 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Jeu de Mot (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Capitalise (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 16l behind Fruit Salad (8-4) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Desert Sea (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Raced stand side, ridden from halfway and no chance, 11th of 13, 24l behind Portal (8-9) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Sept.
Dzhani Singspiel colt, half-brother to 5f winner The Fund Manager.
El Faro (FR) Fantastic Light colt out of a lightly-raced maiden.
Ghostly Pet (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Behind from halfway, 15th of 16, 17l behind Dunelight (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Sept.
Madroos 33-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 16, 9l behind Humungous (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (5) frm in Jul.
Mr Excel (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Held up behind, in touch 3f out, no impression final 2f, 8th of 17, 10l behind Participation (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Prince Richard 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out, 12th of 14, 21l behind Fruit Salad (8-4) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Shariki (USA) 3-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, every chance, not pace of winner from over 1f out, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Genre (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Stravara 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and behind, pushed along over 4f out, some late headway, never near to challenge, 8th of 15, 9l behind Daylami Star (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 2f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Twill (IRE) Barathea colt, half-brother to 6f winner Twogoodreasons.
Vincent Vegas 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, soon beaten, 9th of 12, 15l behind Queen Cobra (8-9) at Southwell 5f mdn aut stk (7) fbs.
My Petra 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, not reached leaders, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Montreux (8-11) at Haydock 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Sept.
Singular 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 19, 3l behind Kaveri (8-11) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd.
