reluctant to leave stalls, very slowly away, lost about 10 lengths and lost all chance
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
held up, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
towards rear, ridden when hampered halfway, headway over 1f out, driven to press winner well inside final furlong, just held
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and stayed on towards finish
dwelt, outpaced in rear, pushed along halfway, kept on, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, pressed well inside final furlong, all out
dwelt, headway to join leader after 1f until 2f out, soon weakened
EXCELLENT THOUGHT sets the standard in this race with Kyoatee Kilt and Mosa Mine noted in the market for any evidence of market confidence. William Haggas' filly has only one way of running and that is to pop out and attempt to make all. Admittedly, that makes her vulnerable to finishers but with others coming off absence, she can make sharpness count. Kyoatee Kilt has not been seen on the track since June. The Kyllachy colt must be held in some regard if connections have paid the bills and elected not to disperse at the sales. Mosa Mine was given a tricky introduction in a Novice stakes at Doncaster and this half-sister to Caustic Wit represents a yard that has done particularly well with its sprinters this year. Bronze Beau has been consistent in handicaps on turf and cannot be ruled out. Safari Camp may be flattered by his BHA rating and faced a hopeless task in handicap company last time out. Not a particularly strong maiden and for the winner, we return to Excellent Thought.
Bronze Beau 15-2 (9-3) Mid-division on outside, headway to chase leaders halfway, kept on to chase winner approaching final 1f, no impression and lost 2nd last strides, 3rd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Hot Pursuits (8-12) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Oct.
Kyoatee Kilt 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 9l behind Swilly Ferry (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jun.
Safari Camp (IRE) 66-1 (7-13) Slowly into stride, pushed along towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 14l behind Besty (8-4) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Excellent Thought 6-5fav (8-12) Narrow lead to halfway, led again 2f out, hard ridden and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 10, hd behind Dusty Spirit (9-0) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Fair Passion 50-1 (8-12) Started very slowly, ran green and always in rear, 6th of 7, 5l behind Chat De La Burg (9-3) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Mosa Mine 13-2 (8-6) In touch, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Breathless Kiss (8-6) at Doncaster 5f 2yo nov fll (4) gs in Jul.
Mosqueta 33-1 (8-12) Went right start, outpaced and always in rear, 11th of 16, 13l behind Hot Pursuits (8-12) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Oct.
Tartufo Dolce (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind Never The Waiter (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Oct.
Youcanalwaysdream (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride and hampered start, soon recovered to chase leaders, led narrowly halfway to 2f out, weakened quickly soon after, 8th of 10, 12l behind Dusty Spirit (9-0) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Esradral Septieme Ciel gelding out of Noble Soul.
