led, ridden over 3f out, headed and no extra over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
held up in touch, effort and every chance when hung right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, ridden, every chance when hampered over 1f out, rallied to stay on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders 7f
held up, headway approaching 2f out, soon not clear run, led 1f out, ran on well, readily
toward rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon not clear run, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out
prominent, led over 1f out, soon hung right and headed, kept on one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakening when short of room over 1f out
This is tricky, so look to the betting for guidance, but without that, we will side with Nanosecond ahead of Road Home and Hunting Party. There's a thing, January running on the July course in June. This February foal has a likeable pedigree and is one to consider. Luca Cumani's Manipulate cost 70,000 guineas and is another to like on pedigree. Monet's Masterpiece did not build on his Kempton effort at Brighton last time, and I guess those blinkers are on for a reason, although he cannot be dismissed from calculations. Nanosecond also has good breeding and John Gosden's colt is another to consider. The step up in trip might help Rhinebird recapture early juvenile promise, while Road Home cost 130,000 guineas and is an obvious contender based on breeding. Sonny Mac did not show too much on his autumn debut but should improve, while Dubai Melody, who is related to a lot of winners, seems to be John Gosden's second string on breeding. Finally, Hunting Party has shown enough promise to suggest some money might come his way, but the form of India Run's Chepstow run hasn't been franked yet and Queen Isabella might be a more interesting prospect in middle-distance handicaps. Overall, though, the vote goes to Nanosecond.
Hunting Party (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Led, narrowly headed 3f out, ridden and not quicken 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 16, 5l behind Imperial Star (8-13) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
India Run (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, steady headway 2f out, ran on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Generous Lad (8-7) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Sept.
January Daylami colt, half-brother to 1m3f winner Anaamil.
Manipulate Machiavellian colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m2f including the Group Two winner Alkaadhem.
Monets Masterpiece (USA) 2-1 (8-11) Tracked leader after 2f, led 5f out, ridden, wandered and headed over 2f out, one pace and no impression when lost 2nd 1f out, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Enjoy The Moment (8-11) at Brighton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) frm.
Nanosecond (USA) Kingmambo colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m.
Road Home Grand Lodge colt out of the Group 2 winner Lady In Waiting.
Dubai Melody (USA) 11-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 13, 8l behind Botteen (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
