bumped start, held up mid-division, ridden and headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
with leader, led halfway, ridden 2f out, headed well inside final furlong
slowly away, close up after 1f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
led, ridden and headed halfway, weakened approaching 2f out
mid-division, pushed along halfway, not troubled leaders
tracked leaders, chased leader over 3f out, soon ridden until no extra inside final furlong
raced wide, in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
went right start, close up, effort 2f out, kept on one pace
in rear, pushed along and some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, with leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
slowly away, chased leaders after 2f, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
slowly away, always in rear, ridden and weakened halfway
Some nice sorts on display here and the market will, as ever, be useful. As most of those to have raced have looked useful we'll look to them for our selection and suggest KANSAI SPIRIT with other obvious contenders including the likes of Alhaque and Roman Glory. The latter was heavily supported throughout the day at Goodwood last time out and is clearly thought capable of better; consequently, he has to be respected but this maiden appears to have more strength in depth and thus he's opposed. Above Average was an eyecatcher at Newbury while Double Rubble and Montaff also showed that they have the ability to win races. Alhaque has some big race entries for later in the year and he showed why when going close over seven furlongs here last month in a race which also featured the selection. Kansai Spirit has about six lengths to make up on the Chapple-Hyam colt so clearly has work to do but he should be priced accordingly. John Gosden has won two of the last four runnings of this maiden and Kansai Spirit may be able to improve sufficiently from debut to take a hand in the finish.
Above Average (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden along 3f out, stayed on final 2f, never near to challenge, 7th of 18, 6l behind Alazeyab (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Alhaque (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Prominent, every chance over 2f out, soon slightly outpaced, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind North East Corner (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Aspro Mavro (IRE) Spartacus colt, half-brother to winning miler Deauville Vision.
Captain Flack Lucky Story colt out of Au Contraire.
Double Rubble (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Steadied at start and held up, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind The Miniver Rose (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Favours Brave Galileo colt out of Tuning.
Galucci (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Held up, settled 5th, under pressure from halfway, went 3rd under 2f out on outer, kept on same pace from 1f out, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Set Sail (9-3) at Gowran Park 7f 2yo mdn gf in May.
Jedi Pivotal colt out of Threefold.
Kansai Spirit (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 7l behind North East Corner (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Play To Win (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride and always behind, 10th of 11, 31l behind The Miniver Rose (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Prohibition (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to several winners including the useful Contemperory.
Redwood High Chaparral colt out of Arum Lily.
Roman Glory (IRE) 4-5fav (9-3) Led for 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Appraisal (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Sept.
Ruler Of All (IRE) Sadler's Wells colt out of Shabby Chic.
Shemoli Singspiel colt out of Felawnah.
Strong Storm (USA) Giant's Causeway colt out of Sweeping Story.
Supa Seeker (USA) Petionville colt out of Supamova.
Montaff 16-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway towards centre 2f out, led approaching final furlong, kept on well, headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Classic Vintage (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
