led after 1f, ridden and headed just over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
held up, ridden along 3f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, not reached leaders
steady to start, raced keenly in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous final 2f
led for over 1f, tracked leaders afterwards, ridden to lead just over 1f out, stayed on well, pushed out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no headway over 1f out, weak over final furlong
in touch, effort well over 1f out, not reached leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always towards rear, outpaced final 2f, never dangerous
prominent, effort 2f out, not paced to challenge 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
Too Tall is sure to improve on what already looks a strong debut second, however the vote goes to newcomer King Of Defence ahead of fellow debutant Leulahleulahlay and Granski. The selection represents a stable that are more than capable of readying a newcomer and this Kyllachy colt has a mixture of speed and stamina in his bloodlines. He is related to several winners over this sort of trip and the market should help guide to his chances. Mark Johnston saddles an interesting newcomer who deserves a check, whilst Survivor's Song and Papa Meilland need to improve on their debut runs. Granski has had two fair runs but is probably one for handicaps, so a bigger danger should be Too Tall. Luca Cumani rarely has his horses primed to strike on their debut so this Medicean colt's second at HQ looks solid. Not a bad maiden and we will take a chance on King Of Defence.
Granski (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Held up in touch, effort well over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 4th of 8, 9l behind Cry of Freedom (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Itlaaq 25-1 (9-3) Started very slowly, always detached well in rear, never a factor, last of 12, 24l behind Pegasus Lad (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
King of Defence Kyllachy colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Music Teacher and 7f winner Burnbrake.
Papa Meilland 33-1 (9-3) Held up behind mid-division, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 6l behind Square Eddie (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Survivor's Song 50-1 (9-3) Behind most of way, 9th of 13, 11l behind Instalment (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Too Tall 7-1 (9-3) In touch, chased winner 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Parisian Art (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Four Green Fields (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Track leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 19l behind Misdaqeya (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.
Lucky Score (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Bumped start, outpaced, moderate effort from 2f out, 9th of 13, 14l behind Missile Dodger (8-11) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Apr.
Leulahleulahlay Dr Fong colt out of 7f-1m2f winner Fidelio's Miracle.
Welsh Passion Marju filly out of 1m3f winner Focosa.
