chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased winner 2f out, challenged over 1f out, kept on, always held
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, headed over 3f out, regained lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
towards rear, outpaced over 3f out, soon struggling
with leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced, never dangerous
Somebody Loves You showed nothing on debut to merit backing her, Rasteau was a long way behind on his first trip, whilst relatives of Karens Legacy indicate she may be better as a three-year-old and she is watched on first outing. A better run may come from Baileys Moneypenny this time round but there is plenty to like about Perignon who is progressing with each run. Richard Fahey has won an impressive 24% of juvenile races he has had entries in this year and although OLLON didn't quite come on for a decent debut as connections would have liked in his second outing, we side with him here to build on those two previous efforts and take the prize. Midnight Rider is heading the right way and could challenge, as could Johnny Castle who looks primed to win and Muroona who makes a debut for Mark Johnston. In a competitive looking race, we side with Ollon.
Chosen Character (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, outpaced halfway, hung left over 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong, not able to reach leaders, 4th of 11, 8l behind Malgoof (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Aug.
Honkers Bonkers 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear, never nearer, 9th of 15, 7l behind Biaraafa (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Aug.
Midnight Rider (IRE) 5-4fav (8-13) Raced keenly behind leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 7, ns behind Indigo Way (8-11) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Jul.
Ollon (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 11th of 17, 15l behind Moriarty (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn (2) gf in Aug.
Perignon (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, switched right well over 1f out, soon ridden and kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Man Of The Match (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Rasteau (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Started slowly, ran very green, soon detatched, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Roman Eagle (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Baileys Moneypenny 100-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, 11l behind Layali Al Arab (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Aug.
Karens Legacy (IRE) Exceed And Excel filly out of Stardance.
Muroona (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly out of Knight's Place.
Somebody Loves You 66-1 (9-0) Started slowly, outpaced and always behind, last of 10, 32l behind Lady Del Sol (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (5) gf in Jun.
Johnny Castle 13-8fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, switched left over 3f out, led and edged left 3f out, soon joined, ridden and headed final strides, 2nd of 8, nk behind Jehanbux (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
