took keen hold in touch, ridden long over 2f out, one pace, never dangerous from over 1f out
started slowly, always outpaced in rear, never a factor
slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden and slightly outpaced over 2f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not troubled leading pair
tracked leader, going well, shaken up to lead just over 1f out, drew clear well inside final furlong
close up, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken and lost 3rd inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden halfway, soon outpaced
dwelt, soon tracked leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
led until headed just over 1f out, kept on well for 2nd
The 93 rated FITZ FLYER should prove much too strong for these on his fifth racecourse start here. David Brown's juvenile has not been disgraced in much hotter company than this of late, last time finishing fourth in a conditions contest at Doncaster with some smart sorts in close proximity while previous to that he had finished a close fifth in the DBS Yearling Sales Race at Newmarket. The drop back to five furlongs should not inconvenience him as he possess plenty of early toe. Sharpener has a lot to find on the ratings and does not seem to be going forward as one would hope at this stage of her career. Soft ground at Folkestone would not have been to her liking but after her promising debut at Newmarket it is disappointing she has failed to even manage a place in three starts subsequently. Celestial Dream is a newcomer of note, hailing from a very speedy family while Master Of Disguise was outclassed last time in a competitive sales race but showed some promise on debut at this venue. Langland Bay is another well-related newcomer from the Willie Muir yard. A half-brother to two 100+ rated performers that both won as juveniles, if he attracts support in the market it would be foolish not to take note although the yard are not renowned for first time out winners. Genipabu is another debutant who is related to some smart sorts but purely on what has been shown to-date, Fitz Flyer should be able to shed his maiden tag here.
Art Fund (USA) 50-1 (8-12) Awkward leaving stalls, took keen hold and held up in rear, edged left 2f out, driven and kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Tishtar (9-5) at Kempton 6f nov stk (5) pol.
Billy Smart (IRE) 200-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, prominent, lost place over 2f out, soon edged right, 10th of 14, 11l behind Bravo Echo (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Fitz Flyer (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Bonnie Charlie (8-13) at Doncaster 6f 2yo stk (2) sft in Sept.
Master Of Disguise 28-1 (8-7) Raced stand side, in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon hanging right and beaten, 21st of 28, 9l behind Kingship Spirit (8-13) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gf.
Celestial Dream (IRE) Oasis Dream filly, half-sister to 7f & 1m2f winner Star Pupil.
Genipabu (IRE) Danetime filly, full sister to 5f winner Christmas Tart.
Lana's Charm 33-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 12l behind Timeteam (8-9) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Aug.
Sharpener (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Soon crossed over to lead on rail, ridden and headed over 1f out, chased winner until final 100 yards, weakened towards finish, 4th of 12, 3l behind Miss Eze (9-0) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft.
Brown Lentic (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, held up and always in rear, last of 8, 16l behind Son of The Cat (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.
Piccaso's Sky 12-1 (9-3) Stumbled leaving stalls, in touch over 2f out, outpaced final 2f, 6th of 8, 12l behind Smokey Storm (9-3) at Brighton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Langland Bay Diktat filly, half-sister to 3 winners between 6f & 1m.
