slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, headed well over 1f out, soon hung right, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, some headway 3f out, soon shaken up, no impression
slowly into stride, soon recovered to press leader, led well over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed near finish
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
slowly into stride, ran green and outpaced, never dangerous
held up in touch, progress over 2f out, came wide entering straight, ridden and ran on inside final furlong despite edging left, led near finish
always prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
A decent looking maiden for the track and the narrow vote goes to Bullet Man ahead of Austintatious and newcomers James Dean, Mission Control and Pearl Dealer. The last-named is an interesting prospect and looks to be starting off at the right trip; the market will speak volumes about whether he is expected to score on debut, along with the other newcomers. Austintatious shaped with plenty of promise on his debut and shapes as if this extra furlong will suit, comments that also apply to David Barron's Jaconet. Spic 'n' Span should go better now returned to seven furlongs, whilst General Ting will need to step up massively from his debut if he is to trouble the judge. Dr Livingstone improved from his first to second outings and looks to be going the right way, however it is Bullet Man who receives the vote. Luca Cumani's horses are very rarely fully wound up first time up but he still ran a cracker when a runner-up at Lingfield. Expect improvement today and we, in turn, expect a win.
Bullet Man (USA) 7-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, switched left over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, soon no impression, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Mujaadel (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Dr Livingstone (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Ridge Dance (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
General Ting (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Dwelt, ran green and always rear, 12th of 14, 14l behind Sky Dive (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
James Dean (IRE) Clodovil colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Zain.
Marino Prince (FR) Dr Fong colt out of smart sprinter Hula Queen.
Mission Control (IRE) Dubai Destination colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Leicester Square.
Pearl Dealer (IRE) Marju colt out of 7f winner Anyaas.
Spic 'n Span 25-1 (9-3) Very slowly away, never on terms, last of 8, 21l behind Sam's Cross (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Jaconet (USA) 11-2 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Tadalavil (8-13) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Aug.
Run From Nun Oasis Dream filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 7f-1m1f.
Austintatious (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Vive Les Rouges (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Mr Macattack Machiavellian colt out of 7f-1m winner Aunty Rose.
