chased leader, driven after 3 out, lost 2nd 2 out, weakened before last
took keen hold, led until 2 out, weakened before last
held up in rear, headway 5th, chased leading pair 4 out until outpaced before 2 out, went modest 4th flat
held up in 6th, headway 5th, chased leading pair after 3 out, led 2 out, ridden and headed last, stayed on same pace flat
chased leading pair until 6th, weakened before next, tailed off
chased leading trio, weakened 3 out, tailed off
held up in 7th, mistake and rear 3rd, soon lost touch, tailed off 6th, soon pulled up
held up in 8th, good headway after 3 out, 2nd 2 out, led last, driven clear flat
FINCH FLYER needed plenty of encouragement to chase home Whipperway on his hurdling bow and connections have been quick to reach for the headgear. He certainly doesn't appear to be anything out of the ordinary but he's entitled to improve for his initial experience and may be able to open his account. Optimistic Duke is a rare runner in this sphere for his trainer but looks up to being competitive in a small race such as this providing he can build on his first attempt. Kalamill posted a career best from limited opportunities on his most recent start on the level and the booking of Aidan Coleman for his hurdling bow is encouraging with Zakeeta and Electric City other newcomers to the game to note in the market.
Big Talk 100-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 14th of 15, 38l behind Multames (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct '09 (flat).
Finch Flyer (IRE) 10-3 (10-12) Held up in rear, took keen hold, not always fluent, headway when mistake 6th, not clear run bend before 2 out, switched right after 2 out, went 2nd soon after last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 14l behind Whipperway (10-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gd in Sep.
Freckle Face 20-1 (10-9) Took keen hold in rear, hesitant 1st, mistake next, ridden 4th briefly, headway to go 2nd when jumped slowly 5th, soon lost place, weakening when bad mistake 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Joan D'arc (9-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gs in Aug, 10 ran.
Kalamill (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Keen tracked leaders, stayed far side alone over 3f out, soon overall leader, ridden and headed 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 11, 1l behind The Starboard Bow (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug (flat).
Optimistic Duke (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge after 3 out, soon under pressure, weakening when mistake last, 2nd of 10, 10l behind Architrave (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f juv hdl (4) gd in Sep.
Electric City (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Dwelt, always in rear, 9th of 10, 28l behind Al Shababiya (9-1) at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Sep (flat).
Land Of Plenty (IRE) 33-1 (7-8) Always in rear, last of 7, 22l behind Kings Troop (10-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul (flat).
Mini Max 40-1 (10-5) With leaders on outside, led 4th to after 3 out, weakened next, 6th of 11, 25l behind Kahfre (10-12) at Plumpton 2m juv hdl (4) gf in Sep.
Zakeeta (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Always behind, ridden and struggling 4f out, 7th of 10, 13l behind Gertrude Bell (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo fll mdn (4) gd in Apr (flat).
Claimant (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 14l behind Snoqualmie Star (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul (flat).
Gilderoy 28-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, took keen hold, mistake and reminder 4th, lost touch after 5th, mistake 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Whipperway (10-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gd in Sep.
