held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway 2f out, chased leaders approaching 1f out, not trouble
soon led, ridden clear over 1f out, fading and headed inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden and weakened 2f out
in touch, driven 4f out, soon lost place
tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, held up, effort and headway 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, led inside final furlong
held up, effort and some progress 2f out, kept on
Similar to division one, many of the top stables are represented and the market should provide a good guide to the outcome of the race. FORMULA is given the vote to win it after a pleasing effort last time when finishing second behind the impressive winner Haashed. The front two there drew well clear of the remainder which were headed by Featherweight who has shown a decent level of form beforehand. Lipi and Premier Banker represent the powerful yards of Sir Michael Stoute and Jeremy Noseda respectively. Premier Banker is of some interest given the fact he is a half-brother to River Tiber, who himself was a smart sort in his own right. Blinkers are now applied to Charlie Smirke who to his defence has come up against some smart sorts along the way. He does look vulnerable to lesser exposed sorts though while Jamie Spencer is an eye-catching booking for Green Dynasty, a full-brother to Chinese Mandarin, a former Ballydoyle in-mate who went onto success in foreign fields after departing those quarters. It is an interesting maiden and Formula showed enough last time to warrant him getting the vote here although market moves for any of the newcomers should be noted.
Bickersten Piccolo gelding out of Niseem.
Charlie Smirke (USA) 7-4fav (9-5) Held up in touch, hung right from over 4f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Becausewecan (9-7) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Dukes Art Bachelor Duke colt out of Creme Caramel.
Formula (USA) 9-4 (9-3) In touch, went 3rd 2f out, chased winner 1f out, no impression final furlong and well held, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Haashed (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Green Dynasty (IRE) Giant's Causeway colt out of Rose Gypsy.
Lipi Sadler's Wells colt out of Frosty Welcome.
Persuasive Power (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Soon mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, 9th of 14, 16l behind Ard Na Greine (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn c&g pol in Oct.
Premier Banker (IRE) Cape Cross colt out of Heavenly Whisper.
Thefillyfromepsom Royal Academy filly out of For Love.
Liberty Beau (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Started slowly, held up towards rear, progress 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 4l behind Hold The Bucks (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2yo sll (6) pol in Nov.
