chased leader, every chance over 1f out, soon outpaced by winner, lost 2nd towards finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
missed break, in rear, struggling over 2f out
missed break, outpaced, always in rear
held up towards rear, headway and switched right well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed just over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway on outside over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
slightly checked soon after start, held up towards rear, smooth headway well over 2f out, led just over 1f out, drew clear easily inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
prominent, weakening when hampered on inside well over 1f out
Not much for us to go on in this maiden contest, where the suggestion is KRISTOPHER JAMES to get the better of Cool Strike and Longboat Key. The latter is the preferred runner of two entered by trainer Mark Johnston, and starts over this nine furlongs, suggesting that not too much speed has been shown at home and that stamina will be his forte. Even so, the yard continues to go well and this lot aren't the best bunch, so he may be able to make his mark. Cool Strike represents another yard having a great time of things in 2008 and the Halling gelding will surely be much better for a pleasing Folkestone debut last month, so look out for any market moves. Tobond should also come on for his Kempton debut, and Norwegian Dancer has had a nice break since a decent debut at Thirsk in August, so if he takes to the surface he too has chances. Despite all that Kristopher James has a fair bit in his favour. Mark Brisbourne's gelding went well over 7f at Chester on debut and is related to juvenile winners over similar trips to this. He should improve for that initial outing and although the draw is not hugely important over this trip he still has a good enough pitch to get the right position in the race, so Kristopher James is the one for us.
Norwegian Dancer (UAE) 9-2 (8-12) In touch, chased winner over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on until no extra towards finish, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Captain Imperial (8-12) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Aug.
Cool Strike (UAE) 25-1 (9-3) Well behind, late headway final furlong, 5th of 11, 12l behind Mishrif (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Sept.
Longboat Key Dr Fong colt, half-brother to winning stayer You Too.
Cabo Polonio (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Raced far side, chased leaders, weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 13l behind Tombov (8-8) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
Carter 40-1 (9-0) Started slowly and towards rear, soon ridden, headway 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 12, 12l behind Motor Home (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) frm in Jun.
Kristopher James (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt, behind, ridden halfway, kept on from over 1f out, never on terms, 4th of 10, 5l behind Proclaim (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Candilejas 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, pushed along in rear, kept on, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 6l behind Hurakan (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Sept.
Eloquently Dansili filly out of Elegant.
Lomica 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, kept on same pace 2f out, 4th of 11, 6l behind Guestofthenation (9-3) at Thirsk 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Perfect Honour (IRE) 40-1 (8-4) Dwelt, always detached in rear, last of 11, 26l behind Blades Princess (8-7) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
Tobond (IRE) 14-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, led going well 2f out, drew clear final furlong, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) std beating Farleigh (8-0) by 4l, 13 ran.
Calling Birds (IRE) 28-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden 4f out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 19l behind Fullback (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Jonah's Cruising (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) In rear, soon pushed along, always behind, 14th of 16, 10l behind Rosy Mantle (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Sept.
