in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, hampered 3f out, soon outpaced
tracked leader, ridden and with winner 2f out, kept on same pace
in rear, ridden and no impression final 2f
tracked leaders, progress on outer 3f out, soon led, edged right and ridden out final furlong
raced wide, held up, headway to go 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong
keen, led, ridden when bumped 3f out, soon headed, weakened well over 1f out
Some of the best trainers of juveniles are represented in this line-up with POYLE JUDY receiving the marginal vote. Ralph Beckett's young filly scored nicely at Kempton last time out and with the likelihood of an even better run this time she is taken to make it back-to-back wins. Richard Hannon sends forth My Vindication and he should put in a bold bid for success on a surface he should take to with his pedigree. Whipperoo carries significantly less weight than the others but will still need to find more for a trainer with a respectable record at the course. Kieren Fallon is on board Podgies Boy and it would come as no surprise if he is produced with a late charge, whilst Seeking Glory and Foxtrot Golf continue to improve but may find this a bit tough. It's a competitive looking race but Poyle Judy just edges it.
Poyle Judy 14-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 110 yards, won going away, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll auc stks (5) pol in Oct beating Whitecrest (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Foxtrot Golf (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, soon led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Orange Ace (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
My Vindication (USA) 5-2fav (9-3) Chased leading trio on outside, ridden 2f out, sustained run from over 1f out, driven and stayed on to lead final 150 yards, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Oct beating Labore (9-3) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Reachtothestars (USA) 14-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, soon chased leader, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 7l behind Picabo (8-12) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 2yo (5) gf in Oct.
Podgies Boy (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Soon in rear, headway halfway, soon switched right, ridden to lead 1f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 1m 2yo sell stks (6) fbs beating Rath Maeve (8-6) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Seeking Glory 5-1fav (9-7) Soon led, clear 3f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Battery Power (8-12) at Southwell 1m 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Whipperoo (IRE) 33-1 (8-0) Dwelt, towards rear, effort over 2f out, 7th over 1f out, kept on to take 4th towards finish, 4th of 11, 13l behind Delaney's Dream (8-9) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) sft.
