slowly into stride, ran green towards rear, some late headway, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home
took keen hold, held up towards rear, never on terms
in touch, headway chasing leaders, ridden and hung left from 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner
chased leaders on outside, weakened and eased final 2f
mid-division, pushed along and hung left from 2f out, plugged on one pace inside final furlong
always towards rear, never involved
held up in mid-division on inside, pushed along over 2f out, plugged on, never threatened
chased winner until pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
slowly into stride, behind, no impression when not much room on inside over 1f out
made all, clear final 2f, very easily
slowly into stride, raced keenly, held up towards rear, plugging on but no chance when not clearest of runs over 1f out
raced keenly, chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened into 4th close home
raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon one pace, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
started very slowly and virtually refused to race
Those with experience in this haven’t shown a great deal so far, though some should do better as three-year-olds. Valcartier is one as he was sent off joint favourite on his sole start at Doncaster in October, though was well beaten. Jockey bookings suggest he’s the pick of Godolphin’s two runners ahead of the twice-raced Endless Gold. A filly won this last year and Richard Fahey’s daughter of Dark Angel, Sue's Angel, showed promise in small-field maidens at Beverley and Thirsk in August. Frankie rides Al Galayel, a 200,000gns half-brother to four winners, for his retainers and he’s a newcomer to note along with Wasm, who cost 130,000gns, but TANGO FIRE could be yet another winner for Frankel. He’s the first foal to race of a dual Listed winner so has a cracking pedigree.
Al Galayel (IRE) Zoffany colt out of Glympse.
Born To Boom (IRE) Born To Sea gelding out of La Belle Maison.
Cryptonite (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Chased leaders,ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Khamaary (9-0) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Oct.
Endless Gold 2-1 (9-5) Pushed along leaving stalls, headway on outside into 2nd 6f out, riden over 2f out, soon hung right and not quicken, struggling to hold place when lost 2nd inside final 2f, weakened quickly and eased inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Mount Moriah (9-5) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Aug.
Go On Mayson 10-1 (9-5) Chased leading trio, went 3rd 5f out until pushed along over 3f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, plugged on in modest 4th just over 1f out, 4th of 6, 13l behind Salouen (9-5) at Windsor 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.
Legato (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, pushed along halfway, soon struggling and detached, last of 8, 21 1/2l behind Trading Point (9-5) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Oct.
Never You Mind (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear and pushed along, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 14l behind Dream Castle (9-5) at Doncaster 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Apr.
Nigh Or Never (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Keen, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 14 1/4l behind Elucidation (9-5) at Leicester 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Sep.
Somes Sound (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 14l behind Sabador (8-11) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Tango Fire (USA) Frankel colt out of Latin Love.
Valcartier (IRE) 7-4jfav (9-5) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, lost place when ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, 8th of 12, 13 3/4l behind Mirage Dancer (9-5) at Doncaster 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Oct.
Wasm Exceed And Excel gelding out of Finchley.
Zoffany Bay (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 6 3/4l behind Bless Him (8-13) at Chelmsford City 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Belisa (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 18l behind Middle Kingdom (9-5) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (4) pol in Nov.
Cribbs Causeway (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, never a factor, last of 11, 23 1/4l behind Tansholpan (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn fll stks (5) gs in Oct.
Sue's Angel (IRE) 9-4 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 4th of 6, 6 1/4l behind Anythingknappen (9-0) at Thirsk 1m mdn fll stks (4) sft in Aug.
Zone In Equiano gelding out of Donna Giovanna.
