behind until moderate late headway
joined main group over 4f out and soon chasing leaders, ridden and went right 1f out, not quicken final furlong
led, joined 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
behind on outside, ridden and stayed on steadily final 2f
slowly into stride, soon recovered to chase leader over 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
in touch, pushed along halfway, kept on one pace under pressure final 2f
chased leaders, driven 2f out, stayed on one pace under pressure final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, moderate late headway
mid-division, ridden and beaten when hung left final 2f
lef in mid-division on outside, ridden and no headway final 2f
slowly into stride and always behind
chased leader to over 4f out, stayed prominent, ridden 2f out and soon weakened
Edge Closer, Remark and Hope Your Safe are the three for the shortlist and we like the claims of Edge Closer. The selection is bred to be a useful juvenile and while it is of obvious concern that we did not see him out earlier in the year, he is likely to be forward enough in his work. Mick Easterby likes to put one over the southerners so Remark has to be respected. A cast off from the Andre Fabre stable, he could be anything. Hope Your Safe is a cheaply bought sort and while values at the sales can tell us plenty, he is with a trainer who can get the best from his bloodstock. Decision Day is related to Gold Ring so may need further in time. She's A Softie is bred to get a mile although Invincible Spirit has had an amazing record as a first season sire. Danehill Sundance has form on the board and sets the benchmark for this affair. Plenty of future winners are likely to come from this race and we side with Edge Closer.
Bantry Bere (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway and ridden 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 6th of 12, 9l behind Genuine Call (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Oct.
Compton Charlie 20-1 (9-3) Awkward leaving stalls and veered badly right at start, always rear, well behind final 3f, 11th of 12, 16l behind Apache Dream (8-12) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Danehillsundance (IRE) 13-8fav (9-3) In touch, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, hd behind Passified (8-12) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Doonigan (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, never on terms, 8th of 12, 11l behind Miss Lucifer (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Edge Closer Bold Edge colt out of 6f winner Blue Goddess.
Effigy 8-1 (9-3) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 12, 12l behind Makshoof (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Sept.
Fort Worth (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 4l behind Palo Verde (9-5) at Lingfield 6f nov stk (4) pol in Oct.
Pleasure Pursuit 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, ridden and outpaced from halfway, last of 12, 22l behind Princess Valerina (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Raise The Goblet (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 11l behind Perfect Star (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gs in Oct.
Remark (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 3f out, edged left and one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 8l behind Aquilegia (8-12) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Decision Day Groom Dancer filly, sister to 1m3f-1m4f and hurdles winner Gold Ring, half-sister to winners up to 1m2f.
Hope Your Safe Tobougg filly out of a moderate racemare.
Sea Cookie Largesse filly out of a moderate racemare.
She's A Softie (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m2f.
Silent Beauty (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Started slowly, never a factor, 9th of 10, 16l behind Mimisel (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Oct.
Slo Mo Shun 33-1 (9-0) Slowly away, towards rear, one pace final 2f, 9th of 13, 8l behind Gentle Guru (9-0) at Warwick 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Oct.
