towards rear, ridden and lost touch over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure, not troubled leaders
held up behind mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
started slowly, held up in rear, struggling 3f out, eased when no chance final furlong, tailed off
in touch on outer, ridden and effort over 2f out, not pace to challenge over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, chased leader over 1f out, soon pressed leader and led inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure, all out
tracked leader, lost 2nd over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
mid-division, stayed on steadily from over 1f out without troubling leaders
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon struggling and weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and pressed approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
prominent, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
AFRICAN CHEETAH can build on the promise of his debut and repel the challenges of Izzi Mill and Maxwell Hawke amongst others. The selection was one place behind George Thisby at Doncaster so a big run from Rod Millman's runner in the first division would advertise his claims. Regardless of that, he ran a fine race when looking in need of the experience and this well-related 200,000 guineas purchase appeals as the one to be with. Izzi Mill may have been over the top when disappointing at Lingfield but she merits respect on the form that she achieved prior to that but she can be found easier opportunities than this. Maxwell Hawke finished last of five in a novice race at Newmarket that hasn't worked out as well as might have been expected but it's interesting that he was deemed capable of starting his career at that level. There are around five more runners in the field that are worth more than a cursory glance, particularly if the vibes are positive, but African Cheetah looks capable of going on to better things and should take the beating.
African Cheetah 8-1 (9-3) Outpaced towards rear, hung left and stayed on from over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Makaamen (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Mar.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2-1 (9-3) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, not much room briefly over 2f out, chased winner 2f out, driven to challenge on inner over 1f out, ran on, held towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Yellow Printer (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Captain Peachey Pursuit Of Love colt out of Dekelsmary.
Dugatti Bertolini colt out of Go Polar.
Fortunate Bid (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and went 3rd entering final furlong, not pace of front pair, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Bold Tie (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Maxwell Hawke (IRE) 7-2 (8-8) Chased leaders, effort and hung left over 1f out, soon beaten, last of 5, 8l behind Ouqba (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo nov stk (2) gs in Jul.
Mister Fantastic 11-4 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, no extra final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Suruor (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jul.
North Cape (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway from 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 6th of 12, 9l behind Calaloo (9-3) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Wellesley 14-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Pezula Bay (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Izzi Mill (USA) 3-1 (9-0) Took keen hold in touch, chased leaders 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Awfeyaa (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll stks (5) pol in Oct.
Playful Asset (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 14l behind Officer In Command (8-11) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn auc stks (4) pol in Oct.
