mid-division, ridden halfway, edged left over 1f out, kept on under pressure
dwelt, mid-division, weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent to halfway
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders, weakening when hampered over 1f out
slowly into stride, wandering and headway when hampered over 1f out, not recover
in touch, headway to chase leaders 3f out, hung left final furlong but kept on
slowly into stride, outpaced
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace
mid to rear, headway on outside over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on
slowly into stride, never better than finishing position
made all, edged left final furlong, ridden out
Nonrunner
First Trim is the pick ahead of Tina's Best, Your Pleasure, Ever Hopeful and Aaim For Applause. First Trim has shown promise on each of his last two starts, finishing third at both Ripon and Goodwood, and was partnered by Jamie Spencer last time. Brian Meehan's charge caught the eye that day, being prominent for a long time, and with the stable's youngsters in form, he can overcome a wide draw to open his account. Tina's Best lost out in a close finish at The Curragh last time, and so will be expected to make her presence felt, while Cheveley Park entry Your Pleasure will appreciate the step up to six-furlongs based on her promising Sandown introduction. Ever Hopeful has plenty of experience, while Aaim For Applause falls into the same category, but both are looking exposed already. Pha Mai Blue adds to a tricky opening event in which First Trim is only a tentative selection.
Aaim For Applause 5-2jt-fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 11, 6l behind Manassas (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Bute Street 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, keen early, in rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 16l behind Mujaadel (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Copperbottomed (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind Eastern Romance (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Defnikov 80-1 (8-10) Soon behind, 12th of 13, 23l behind Non Sucre (9-3) at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Aug.
First Trim (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Sam's Cross (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Pha Mai Blue 7-2co-fav (9-3) Led, ridden 3 lengths clear over 1f out, soon edged left, weakened and caught final strides, 2nd of 16, nk behind Hurricane Hymnbook (9-3) at Warwick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Premier Yank (USA) Johannesburg colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Ramblin Sally.
Prime Aspiration (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Hampered start, soon recovered to chase leaders, weakened final 2f, 10th of 13, 9l behind Iguazu Falls (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Dubai Petal (IRE) Dubai Destination filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Johannesburg Jack.
Miss Poppy 22-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, stayed on steadily final 2f, 9th of 18, 6l behind The Jostler (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf in Sept.
Sister Moonshine Averti filly, half-sister to several winners from 5f-1m2f.
Tina's Best (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden to lead 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 12, nk behind Lucies Pride (8-12) at Curragh 6f 2yo stk gf in Sept.
Todber 12-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway approaching final furlong, soon one pace, 7th of 9, 8l behind Eat Pie (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jul.
Your Pleasure (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Flashed tail, chased leaders, ridden 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Kashoof (8-12) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Miss Mozart 66-1 (8-11) Behind, pushed along halfway, no impression on leaders final 2f, 11th of 18, 7l behind The Jostler (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf in Sept.
Eastern Pride 40-1 (8-3) Slowly away, soon pushed along in rear, headway on outside halfway, soon driven, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 3l behind Heaven (8-3) at Bath 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (6) frm in Sept.
Ever Hopeful 5-1 (8-7) Keen, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Ocean Glory (8-10) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Sept.
