slowly away, always in rear, behind final 2f
close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden to lead briefly approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
keen, held up well in rear, kept on on outside final furlong, nearest finish, improved
held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
ridden to lead, driven 2f out, edged left and headed approaching final furlong, stayed on under strong pressure towards finish
tracked leading pair, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, effort over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong
slowly away, held up, headway 3f out, effort on inside when short of room over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, improved
In this maiden Ralph Beckett's KING OF WINDSOR sets a fair standard and is given our vote over Sir Michael Stoute's newcomer Top Tigress and Mark Johnston's Egyptology. It would appear that the pick is well thought of judging by the prices he's gone off at on his last two starts and ran better than the result suggested on his all-weather debut last time. He's bred to go well on this surface and only a slight improvement should see him home. Top Tigress is related to plenty of winners and looks bred for this trip. She should act on this surface with no problems but given her yard's runners often need their first outings we'll take a watching brief this time. Egyptology has a good looking bloodline and is sure to improve on his second start with the market offering a further guide to his chances and Layla's Lad can't be ruled out completely after a solid first effort. This race looks better than it first appeared and King Of Windsor can make experince count.
Artful Dodger Josr Algarhoud colt out of Artistic Belle.
Boy The Bell Choisir gelding out of Bella Beguine.
Egyptology (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 8l behind Bullet Train (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Harris Tweed 50-1 (9-3) Held up, never on terms, 7th of 9, 11l behind Golden Shaheen (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Oct.
Layla's Lad (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 8l behind Little Garcon (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Moobeyn 12-1 (9-3) Slowly away, outpaced in rear, moderate effort over 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 13, 24l behind Tertiary (9-0) at Brighton 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Akamon 11-2 (9-0) In touch, not much room 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Hulcote Rose (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
Sea Of Heartbreak (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 15, 24l behind Multames (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Top Tigress Tiger Hill filly out of Top Romance.
King Of Windsor (IRE) 4-6fav (8-12) In touch, effort and edged left 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 1 3/4l behind I'malwaysright (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Hovering Hawk (IRE) Hawk Wing filly out of Cause Celebre.
