slowly into stride, held up towards rear, not much room over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, switched right to challenge over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong
always prominent, led over 1f out, soon headed, kept on again towards finish
slowly into stride, held up in touch, weakened well over 1f out
tracked leader, raced keenly, ridden to lead inside final furlong, held on well
prominent, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, never nearer
held up mid-division, headway well over 1f out, hung left under pressure inside final furlong, all out
held up mid-division on outside, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon weakened
Some interesting types on show, with Taken just edging the verdict over Beauchamp Wizard and Pentathlon. Others to note for future reference include Sacrilege and General Blucher, who are nicely bred types that hail from yards more than capable of getting one ready at the first time of asking. Pentathlon is closely related to the smart No Excuses Needed and Skywards, so can be fancied to make an impact before too long. Mark Johnston is never one to rush with animals of this type, but he must be looking forward to seeing this son of Storming Home make his belated debut. Beauchamp Wizard made an eye-catching introduction at Doncaster last month and represents an owner that has enjoyed plenty of success with Gerard Butler. This fellow also looks sure to pay his way in time, but a market move would be very dangerous to ignore today. However, Taken also represents very canny connections and, with the benefit of a couple of runs under his belt, this half-brother to Top Romance is selected as the best value option.
Admiral Dundas (IRE) Noverre colt, half-brother to winning miler Sans Reserve.
Archilini 11-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, behind after, 9th of 10, 8l behind Fast Feet (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Bad Moon Rising 20-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Wasan (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Beauchamp Wizard 28-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Premier Danseur (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Nov.
General Blucher (IRE) Marju gelding out of 1m2f winner Restiv Star.
Kibitzer Diesis colt, half-brother to three winners from 7f-1m4f.
Musical Feud (IRE) Distant Music gelding, half-brother to several winners including the speedy Flanders.
Parisian Gift (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 8th of 15, 9l behind Wingbeat (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Pentathlon (IRE) Storming Home gelding, half-brother to numerous winners including the useful No Excuse Needed.
Petomic (IRE) Dubai Destination colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Al Turf.
Sacrilege Sakhee gelding, half-brother to flat and hurdles winner Golden Feather.
Taken (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Hampered start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind dhtrs Menadha (9-3) & Autocue (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Ubenkor (IRE) Diktat colt, half-brother to winning miler Lucky Legend and 1m2f-1m3f winner Lucky Lune.
Montfjord (IRE) Montjeu colt, brother to 1m2f-1m4f winner Menwaal, half-brother to winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
