a little slow into stride, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, challenged straight, chased winner and one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along to go 6th over 3f out, raced on outer straight, no impression 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening after
soon led, joined under 4f out, narrowly headed from 3f out, back on terms over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, one pace after
dwelt, soon mid-division, improved into 4th over 3f out travelling smoothly, led 1 1/2f out, ridden out to assert and quickly clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably
prominent, on terms under 4f out, gained narrow lead from 3f out, joined over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, one pace after
dwelt, soon chased leaders, 8th over 3f out, no extra 2f out
prominent, 5th over 3f out, effort straight, one pace 1 1/2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, 10th over 3f out, some headway but no impression 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening after
dwelt, soon tracked leaders, dropped to 7th over 3f out, no extra 2f out
a little slow into stride, soon in rear, never a factor
soon mid-division, 9th over 3f out, no extra 2f out
A strong line-up for the Amateurs Derby. Protagonist has a bit to find on official ratings but the three-times winner has Jamie Codd's presence in the saddle to aid his cause. Shoshone Warrior has only won once but has raced in very strong company the last twice though his stable also run Raise You, who ran a fine race in Ascot's Balmoral Stakes last time. Barbados doesn't win often enough for a horse rated 106 and could find this on the short side having been beaten when odds-on over hurdles a couple of weeks ago. His quality should ensure a big run though he may find one too good in MICRO MANAGE (NAP). Willie Mullins' charge has a course and distance victory to his credit and won easily over 1m6f at Galway before failing to stay the trip in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket.
Barbados (IRE) 4-5fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, wandered around briefly approaching 1st, 3rd at halfway, went 2nd 2 out, ridden in 2 close 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 15, 8l behind My Mate Mozzie (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Micro Manage (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) In rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 10th of 32, 28 3/4l behind Buzz (8-13) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Protagonist (FR) 9-1 (9-11) 5th early and impeded, tracked leaders, soon mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, soon under pressure and disputed 9th, no extra from under 2f out, 13th of 14, 13l behind Rebellito (9-4) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Raise You (IRE) 22-1 (9-4) Chased leaders in centre, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 20, 4 3/4l behind Aldaary (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Bold Approach (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, improved to dispute lead entering straight, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 20, 5 1/2l behind Powerful Aggie (8-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Copia Verborum (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) Mid-division, pushed along before halfway, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 15th of 17, dist behind Slieve Bearnagh (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Red Secret (CAN) 33-1 (9-13) Soon tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed entering final 2f, one pace and lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 10, 5 3/4l behind Trumpet Man (9-0) at Nottingham 2m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Three Comets (GER) 150-1 (10-0) In rear, ridden in 8th over 2f out, moderate 6th 1f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 16 1/4l behind Act Of God (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Balaclava (IRE) 300-1 (12-0) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression in 4th from 4 out, kept on same pace from next, 4th of 6, dist behind Dancing On My Own (12-0) at Killarney 2m 1f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
King's Song (FR) 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 8th and disputed lead next, pushed along and no impression in 6th 4 out, no extra from next, kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 11, 28 1/4l behind Archies Charm (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Perfect Arch (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Chased leaders on outside, closed 9f out, went 2nd over 7f out, weakened from over 1f out, last of 6, 8 1/2l behind Manucci (9-10) at Chelmsford City 1m 5f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Shoshone Warrior (IRE) 50-1 (9-12) Towards rear, pushed along in rear of mid-division early straight, no extra under 2f out, never a factor, 22nd of 30, 20 1/2l behind Line Out (8-9) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
