always prominent, challenged on bit 4f out, soon led, ridden over 1f out, ran on well
tracked leaders and keen, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, one pace, no chance with winner
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon outpaced
held up, headway to join leaders over 4f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, close up over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, outpaced halfway, never on terms
led, ridden and headed over 4f out, soon weakened
held up, effort halfway, soon tailed off
Golden Streak gets the call here ahead of Alfie Flits and Freshford. Charlie Egerton's 50,000 guineas purchase, Golden Streak could be the one to be on here if the market vibe is positive. Boasting a likeable pedigree, Alfie Flits warrants a mention. Howard Johnson's Astarador also has to be considered, and Celtic Salon, Freshford - who will be ridden by Tony Culhane, Tahaddi Turtle, Bora Shaamit and Olmetta are others with something to like on breeding. Insurgent fetched 140,000 guineas as a yearling but was later sold cheaply, as was Raider Of The East, who initially cost 240,000 guineas, while Mohayer showed promise when fourth on his Towcester debut. However, the vote goes to Golden Streak.
Alfie Flits Machiavellian gelding out of 1m3f winner Elhilmeya.
Astarador (FR) Astarabad gelding out of winning miler Touques.
Celtic Saloon (IRE) Celtic Swing gelding out of a mare who won a Group 3 on the Flat in Canada.
Golden Streak (IRE) Indian Lodge gelding, half-brother to winners on the Flat and over jumps.
Hello Noddy Double Trigger gelding out a Flat and jumps winner.
Insurgent (IRE) Fasliyev colt, full brother to winning sprinter Point Calimere.
Raider of The East (IRE) Darshaan colt, half-brother to 6f winner Dust Cover.
Tahaddi Turtle (IRE) Turtle Island gelding, half-brother to 2 winning hurdlers.
Bora Shaamit (IRE) Shaamit filly out of bumper and hurdles winner Bora Bora.
Lily Tara 20-1 (10-0) Led, clear after 2f, ridden over 5f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 24l behind Programme Girl (10-5) at Ayr 1m 6f nhf (H) sft in Nov.
Olmetta (FR) Baby Turk filly out of an unraced mare.
Precious Pride 100-1 (9-12) Tracked leader, weakened over 7f out, virtually pulled up, last of 13, well behind Jass (10-12) at Huntingdon 1m 6f nhf (H) gs in Nov.
Freshford (IRE) Titus Livius gelding out of 7f & 1m winner Gustavia.
Mohayer (IRE) 6-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, chased winner 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 8, 17l behind Saratogane (10-5) at Towcester 1m 5f nhf (H) sft in Nov.
