close up, led over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, one pace
prominent, effort over 2f out, edged left entering final furlong, led close home
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon hung right, led well inside final furlong, kept on, headed close home
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up, outpaced 3f out, soon lost place
in rear, soon outpaced, hung right and weakened over 2f out
There's not much to split the runners that have got race experience and given that we'll take one of the newcomers to win this in Godolphin's well bred colt REBEL CHIEFTAIN, who should continue his yard's excellent record with juvenile debutants this season, ahead of Battle Study and Always De One. The boys in blue have been producing plenty of first time out winners this term and with the usual nice bloodline supporting the pick's chances we can intimate he can add to that record. Of those who have tasted racing proper Battle Study improved from first run to second to find just one to good last time so it's reasonable to suggests he'll improve again to challenge. In contrast to Godolphin Mark Johnston's juveniles have often needed their first run this year so it's feasible to suggest we should see more of the usefully bred Always De One this time. Stefanski was promising on debut and looks set for another good run while Antoniola has held his form in two starts and should give his running once more. Not a great maiden and Rebel Chieftain can win on debut.
Antoniola (IRE) 4-1fav (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on, lost 2nd place near finish, 3rd of 19, 3/4l behind Jeannie Galloway (8-4) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Sep.
Mr Irons (USA) 50-1 (8-12) In rear, pushed along 2f out, kept on, never near leaders, 10th of 14, 10l behind Markazzi (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Rebel Chieftain (IRE) Dansili colt out of Desert Royalty.
Tesslam 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 9l behind Al Zir (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Tres Amigos 7-1 (9-3) Held up, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 8, 16l behind Unshakable Will (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Always De One 16-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 21l behind Silent Secret (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo stks (5) gf in Sep.
Smayal (USA) Kingmambo filly out of Cloud Castle.
Battle Study (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Close up, tracked leading pair 5f out, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Namecheck (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Christmas Carnival 12-1 (9-3) In touch, headway to chase leaders 3f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 15, 5l behind Beauchamp Yorker (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Dandino Dansili colt out of Generous Diana.
Inshaallah Doyen colt out of Lake Diva.
Magical Dancers Tobougg colt out of Passing Fancy.
Stefanki (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Glen Shiel (9-3) at Ffos Las 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Taste The Victory (USA) Victory Gallop gelding out of Tastetheteardrops.
