pulled hard, led, headed over 1f out, still close up when bumped inside final furlong, no exrtra final 75 yards
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always in rear, ridden and struggling from 3 out, eased final furlong
always behind, struggling final 3f, eased when no chance final furlong
in touch, effort going well over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced with one other on stand rail, with leader, ridden to challenge and went badly left twice final furlong, rallied as leader idled inside final furlong, ran on to lead near finish
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, driven and rallied under pressure as leader idled inside final frulng
chased leaders to halfway, soon weakened
pulled hard, held up in rear, headwayway on bit over 2f out, led 2f out, driven and idled inside final furlong, headway near finish
raced on stand rail, never on terms, well behind final 2f
In the nursery, Magic Echo is the choice ahead of Bed Fellow and Golan Way. Magic Echo who won well on his Newcastle debut, is an interesting contender here. Much as it is difficult to evaluate his debut, winning performance, he left a good impression and his trainer does not have too many runners at this track. He will surely ensure a good test of stamina over today's trip, and can go well. Spiderback, who was wearing blinkers for the first time, was two necks behind Bed Fellow at Windsor last time and is now two pounds better off, but maybe the form, which is pretty solid, will be confirmed. Massenzio seemed to show some improvement at Newmarket last time and, if a first-time visor helps, his mark could yet prove to be fair. Up in trip and racing on going with give in it, Golan Way ran well at Lingfield last time from a modest draw, so he is respected. Opera Crown was disappointing at Newmarket last time but had looked to be on the up at Bath the time before, so might go well, and Celtic Step was another to benefit from headgear when winning at Catterick last time and he too looks set to play his part today. Finally, blinkers will need to elicit improvement from Prince Of Charm if he is to feature today and, once again, the selection is Magic Echo.
Celtic Step 3-1 (8-13) Made all, driven clear over 2f out, wandered over 1f out, just held on, won at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft beating Nota Liberata (8-4) by a hd, 12 ran.
Opera Crown (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, never on terms, 8th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Ladies Best (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp 0-95 (4) gs.
Al Raahi 33-1 (8-12) Ridden towards rear 3f out, never a factor, 8th of 12, 9l behind Strobilus (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Breezeway (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Elusive Flash (9-0) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Sept.
Sunley Peace 10-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Go On Be A Tiger (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Magic Echo 66-1 (9-0) In touch far side, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong to lead final 50 yards, won at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs beating Comma (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Bed Fellow (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Led until halfway, tracked leader, regained lead and hung left from 2f out, hard driven final furlong, held on, all out, won at Windsor 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft beating Italian Stallion (9-7) by a nk, 14 ran.
Spiderback (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, finished well, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Bed Fellow (9-2) at Windsor 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Venir Rouge 66-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakening when slightly hampered approaching 1f out, 7th of 13, 7l behind Amazing Request (9-3) at Chepstow 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Mastership (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, carried left inside final furlong, held on towards finish, won at Redcar 1m 2yo hcp (6) frm in Sept beating Always Best (9-3) by a shd, 17 ran.
Prince of Charm (USA) 50-1 (7-12) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, chased winner 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Zoom One (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Golan Way 6-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway 4f out, chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Ask Don't Tell (8-1) at Brighton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Massenzio (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, keen, headway halfway, soon ridden, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Cheap Street (9-2) at Newmarket 6f 2yo hcp 0-95 (4) gs.
