held up, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
led to halfway, no extra inside final furlong
close up, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
held up, chased leaders halfway, stayed on to lead towards finish
held up, headway over 1f out, never on terms
close up and keen, led halfway, kept on, headed towards finish
held up, one pace from over 1f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace
tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
Redden lost his race at the start on debut but one cannot help but feel that if he is more mature today then he will run a big race, however ROBINSON CRUSO brings some good form to the race and is selected accordingly. Having had Philip Robinson aboard for his first two starts, Michael Jarvis now turns to his 'Man Friday' Neil Callan in order to help this colt break his maiden tag. He was beaten by just four lengths in a valuable sales race at HQ last time out and if he handles this softer ground then he looks sure to run well. Strong Vigilance cost 135,000 guineas and is the first foal of a well-related dam. His owner already has a well-fancied runner for Epsom next year and the market should help guide to this fellow's chance today. Redden is bred to appreciate a bit of cut in the ground and is of interest, as is newcomer Rashaad who cost $650,000 and is related to plenty of winners across the Atlantic. Much Acclaimed and Second Brook have both shown ability in weaker races, whilst of the others, it is Jack O' Lantern who catches the eye. This Shamardal colt has plenty of winners on his dam's side of the family and he strikes as a likely newcomer. An intriguing maiden, but we hope this will be plain sailing for Robinson Cruso.
Cross The Boss (IRE) Cape Cross gelding out of Lady Salsa.
Crystal Glass Exceed And Excel colt out of Cumbrian Crystal.
Jack O'lantern Shamardal colt out of Bush Cat.
Much Acclaimed (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Cash Queen Anna (8-12) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Oriental Scot Selkirk colt out of Robe Chinoise.
Rashaad (USA) Smart Strike colt out of Martinique.
Redden 11-4 (9-3) Unruly start, soon pushed along in rear, never a factor, 6th of 8, 26l behind Elusive Sue (8-12) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Robinson Cruso 7-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Society Rock (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Sep.
Second Brook (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) In rear, outpaced halfway, ridden over 2f out, staying on when switched left inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 8, 9l behind Ishtar Gate (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Securitisation (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, behind final 2f, last of 11, well behind Ceilidh House (8-12) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Stefanki (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Glen Shiel (9-3) at Ffos Las 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Strong Vigilance (IRE) Mr Greeley colt out of Zabadani.
Bravo Blue (IRE) 250-1 (8-8) Chased leading pair until weakened 3f out, last of 6, 45l behind Hafawa (8-11) at Leicester 7f 2yo stks (3) gd.
Battle Study (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Close up, tracked leading pair 5f out, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Namecheck (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Penrod Ballantyne (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, not much room and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 12l behind Mufarrh (9-0) at Leicester 7f mdn stks (4) gd.
