behind, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, pushed along and outpaced, never dangerous
chased clear winner, until ridden final furlong soon weakened
in touch, outpaced over 2f out
chased leadeers, ridden to chase winner final furlong until no extra well inside final furlong
held up, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
made all, set strong pace and soon clear, unchallenged
behind, stahed on from over 1f out, never dangerous
The first of two races on the all-weather, and LISTILLO can finally break his duck here at the seventh time of asking, and he's preferred to Piccadilly Filly and Key Breeze. Harry Dunlop's gelding may be a serial loser, having been runner up in his last four outings, and he's not always looked the most straightforward. His experience could prove decisive here though. Piccadilly Filly looked home and hosed last time out over six furlongs, but was then nabbed late on when looking a decisive winner, so the drop to the minium trip looks a positive. Key Breeze was a costly purchase last year, and also drops down after two unsuccessful runs. Newcomers Hallucinating and Dusty Spirit should be watched for any market support, but we'll side with Listillo.
Bush Tucker (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Outpaced towards rear, headway on outside from 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Tropical Treat (8-12) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Dusty Spirit Invincible Spirit colt out of Dusty Dazzler.
Key Breeze 9-4fav (9-3) Raced keenly, pressed leader, lost 2nd 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 7l behind Frozen Power (9-3) at Epsom Downs 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Listillo (USA) 15-8 (8-13) Chased winner throughout, ridden 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Royal Blade (8-4) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Jul.
Tatawor (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Soon in touch, promising effort over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 10th of 11, 19l behind Trailblazing (9-3) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Jul.
Athwaab Evensfav (9-0) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 9, 11l behind Raddy 'ell Pauline (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.
Piccadilly Filly (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Led, at least 6 lengths clear 1f out, weakened and headed near finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Puff (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn fll stks (5) pol in Jul.
Val C 11-1 (9-2) Plunged start, held up in last pair, switched right to rails over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Yer Woman (9-7) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Hallucinating Oasis Dream colt out of Follow Flanders.
