mid-division, ridden over 2f out and some headway, hard ridden final furlong, not quicken
with leader, ridden and led 2f out, stretched clear final furlong, readily
led to 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not quicken
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway to challenge 2f out, every chance over 1f out, not pace of winner
slowly into stride and always towards rear, no impression
chased leader, headway and challenge leader 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
went badly left stalls, prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
Abstract Art can confirm his favourable first time out although Surf City and Permanex Pride should provide strong opposition. The fact that Abstract Act held a Royal Lodge entry appeared to be almost lost upon the Newmarket crowds as he was allowed to go off as a 33/1 chance on debut. He was far from disgraced behind Flight Captain on that day and granted likely improvement, he is very difficult to go against on this occasion. Surf City has already had three chances to strike gold. He certainly looks in need of a trip although whether he warrants that BHB figure of 75 is another matter entirely! Permanex Pride ran very green on his first racecourse appearance. He is sure to have improved greatly for that and would have gone close to our selection had he got a better draw. Blandford Flyer was a relatively cheap buy for the Walter Swinburn stable. The market is watched. Opera Comica is another worth a look. A half-sister to Comic Strip - who was a revelation for Sir Mark Prescott last term - if she has any of her half-brother's ability it is likely to be on a softer surface. Trafalgar Bay is interestingly bred and is watched for another day. Abstract Act has an obvious formbook chance and we seek not to oppose.
Abstract Art (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, shaken up over 1f out, soon switched right, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Flight Captain (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Permanex Pride (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Dwelt, behind, headway on outer over 1f out, keeping on steadily when bumped inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Opera Cape (8-11) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn (2) gs in Jul.
Secret Assassin (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Soon ridden along to chase leaders, ridden halfway, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 3l behind Balthazaar's Gift (9-0) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jul.
Croft (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 13l behind Araafa (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jul.
Dazzling Blaze (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Dwelt, always outpaced in rear, 14th of 16, 21l behind Genari (8-10) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Opera Comica Dr Fong filly, half-sister to 6f-1m1f winner Comic Strip.
Surf City 8-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden and switched right 3f out, chased leaders until one pace over 1f out, 5th of 13, 2l behind Mister Benedictine (8-10) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Trafalgar Bay (IRE) Fruits Of Love colt, half-brother to 2 winners.
Blandford Flyer Soviet Star colt out of a moderate racemare.
Bob's Your Uncle 25-1 (8-7) Slowly away, headway over 3f out, one-paced final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Tour d'Amour (8-3) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Darusso 66-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden 2f out, brief effort and soon weakened, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Mister Benedictine (8-10) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Golden Sprite 100-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, no impression, 13th of 16, 19l behind Humungous (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (5) frm in Jul.
Youralittlemiller 20-1 (8-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, edged left 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Tour d'Amour (8-3) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Alfie Tupper (IRE) Soviet Star gelding out of 5f & 7f winner Walnut Lady.
