tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly away, in rear, raced wide from over 4f out, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, just failed
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression
prominent, led over 1f out, ridden and held on gamely
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
always towards rear
dwelt, squeezed out start, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, not much room and lost place over 4f out, not a danger after
held up, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, effort inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Blue Torpedo has the scope to progress through the winter and can follow up here, with Transvestite, Rubies and Safendonseabiscuit worth a mention. The latter was successful at Pontefract before being outclassed in the hot race won by Cape Columbine at Newmarket and should make his presence felt. However, we prefer the claims of Blue Torpedo who hit winning form at the second time of asking when withstanding the late charge of Optimus over the course and distance in October. A son of Rahy, he has quickly adapted to the Polytrack, and although a bit fortunate to hold on last time, can only come on for the run. Transvestite was staying on well at the finish in a six-furlong nursery here last time seems to be on the upgrade, while Rubies has shown enough to pick up a race or two this winter and along with Briannsta, is worth noting for each-way purposes. Blue Torpedo has more to offer though and is the pick.
