led after 1f, clear over 6f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led on bit inside final furlong, cheekily
always towards rear
in touch, weakened over 3f out
towards rear, headway and switched right over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, nearest finish
always in rear
mid-division, ridden when weakened over 2f out
chased clear leader, closed entering final 3f, led 2f out, ridden when headed inside final furlong, kept on, winner to good
raced wide held up, never a factor
in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, never a factor
led 1f, close up, ridden when weakened 2f out
This is less than straightforward as Goodwood maiden winner, Martian, has only raced on fast going so far. That also applies to SAIGON CITY, who also steps up in trip as he chases a hat-trick. But the latter's half-sister won in soft ground so a tentative vote goes to Luca Cumani's charge. Hunting Rights will handle the surface but is unreliable and so is course and distance winner Colinca's Lad. Timothy T is unexposed and makes more appeal than Mystery Bet, still beaten seven lengths despite finishing runner-up at Leicester recently.
Colinca's Lad (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Dwelt and bumped start, held up, headway to track leaders over 7f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 44l behind Azrag (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Timothy T 25-1 (9-7) Reluctant to load in stalls, always towards rear, 12th of 14, 17l behind Investment Expert (9-0) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Martian (IRE) 9-4 (9-5) Tracked leading pair until over 3f out, pushed along to go 3rd again over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Sep beating Nickels And Dimes (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mespone (FR) 66-1 (8-10) Led 1f, tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon behind, 5th of 6, 11l behind Ginger Jack (9-3) at Ripon 1m 1f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Hunting Rights (USA) 25-1 (8-7) Mid-division, outpaced 5f out, soon lost place, behind final 2f, tailed off, 12th of 13, 46l behind Tahaamah (9-7) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Saigon City 5-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, switched right 2f out, headway and hung left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led last stride, won at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Magistral (9-4) by nk, 10 ran.
Paddyfrommenlo (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 16, 13l behind Scottish Boogie (9-4) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Oct '12.
Pravda Street 33-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden 3f out, nearest finish, 6th of 13, 17l behind Ultimate (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Mystery Bet (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 7l behind Ty Gwr (9-7) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Mountain Range (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Took keen hold tracking leaders on outside, went 2nd 9f out, pushed left halfway, challenged 2f out, soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th and well held when eased down final 100 yards, 6th of 10, 4l behind Sir Boss (8-3) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
The Ducking Stool 12-1 (9-0) Led 1f, tracked winner until ridden over 2f out, not much room from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Stomachion (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Perfect Delight 14-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 4th of 9, 10l behind Aloha (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Sep.
Panettone (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Led early, tracked winner until ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 13l behind Handheld (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f all hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
