held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd final furlong, never any change with winner
mid-division, staying on to challenge for second on outside when hung right over 1f out, no extra final 1f
took keen hold in mid-division, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, no chance after
took keen hold, with leader, led halfway, ridden over 1f out, soon headed and outpaced by winner, kept on well for 2nd
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly away, ran green, soon in rear
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, kept on final 2f, not pace to troubled leaders
slight lead to halfway, chased leader until over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong
slowly into stride, green and soon pushed along in rear, headway, switched to inside and quickened to challenge over 1f out, soon led, pushed clear final furlong, stayed on strongly
in touch on inside, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, stayed on same pace after
Richard Hannon won this race last year and he could repeat the dose with VALIANT KNIGHT though Workforce and Whipperway will be worthy of inclusion on any shortlist. Valiant Knight failed to handle the camber at Epsom last time out so that run can be instantly forgiven. Two fair runs at Sandown are enough to convince us that the potential is there. Workforce is an impeccably bred half brother to Extreme Impact. He holds no fancy entries but will improve on whatever he shows this afternoon. Whipperway had run well here previously when chasing home Water Biscuit. Her recent effort at Folkestone was surprisingly modest. Exceedthewildman ran third at big odds on debut at Ffos Las. The winner had been well exposed in the North previously. Haatheq has taken part in two very hot maidens thus far and will appreciate the apparent drop in class. River Landing is related to some seven furlong winners so cannot be dismissed. Sun Trap was allowed to go off at 100/1 on debut and while it is too early to suggest whether that maiden was strong by the track's standards, the suspicion is that it probably was not. Life And Soul is one of the more expensive recruits though a perusal at his breeding suggests that is he one to watch with tomorrow in mind rather than today. Valiant Knight can land the opener.
Exceedthewildman 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, pushed along in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Glen Shiel (9-3) at Ffos Las 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Haatheq (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Soon held up, headway 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 13, 8l behind Ameer (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Life And Soul (IRE) Azamour colt out of Way For Life.
Oasis Dancer 22-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway on inside after 2f, edged left and not quicken over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 9l behind Private Story (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Old Devil Moon (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Always behind, pushed along and struggling halfway, last of 11, 16l behind Final Answer (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
River Landing Lucky Story colt out of Beechnut.
Roybuoy Royal Applause colt out of Wavy Up.
Suntrap 100-1 (9-0) Raced centre, held up, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 10l behind Treble Jig (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Until The Man (IRE) 150-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 20l behind Constant Contact (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Aug.
Valiant Knight (FR) 10-3 (9-3) Raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 16l behind Constant Contact (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Aug.
Workforce King's Best colt out of Soviet Moon.
Whipperway (IRE) 13-8fav (8-12) Raced wide, always in rear, pushed along halfway, soon driven along, no impression, 12th of 13, 32l behind Diam Queen (8-12) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
