Autumn Blades steadied start, took keen hold, held up in touch, not much room and switched left over 1f out, upsides leader on bit 1f out, nudged ahead final strides
Station Place led, ridden over 1f out, joined 1f out, headed final strides
Bluebird Chariot steadied start, behind and soon ridden along, headway over 2f out, chased leading pair entering final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
Bakers Boy raced in midfield until lost place and ridden halfway, hung right and headway over 2f out, no progress from over 1f out
Global Glory slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, headway over 2f out, no progress from over 1f out
Silver Diamond chased leaders, went 2nd and ridden 2f out until 1f out, soon weakened
Joe Rich chased leader until 2f out, weakening when bumped over 1f out
Pajada raced wide, in touch until weakened over 2f out, tailed off
Analyis of the race
A desperate affair and worthless form. The time was well over two seconds slower than for the opening juvenile race.
It provided a golden opportunity for the frustrating AUTUMN BLADES, who has a BHA mark of 72 and was totally different class, if only he would put his best foot forward. The one-sided betting reflected his superiority, but he was very keen under restraint in the first-time blinkers, and there was a moment when it looked as if he might get trapped behind horses. Even when a gap appeared on the rail Richard Quinn was at pains not to commit him too soon, and although he moved upsides long-time leader Station Place with a furlong still to go, Quinn sat still until nudging him ahead near the finish. Colin Gorman, representing John Hills,reckons Autumn Blades simply lacks the confidence to go with his ability. The blinkers helped, but he could have done with a stronger pace. This was a step in the right direction, but he probably would still not be the most reliable of propositions.
The third and fourth had shown nothing previously either, and it would be dangerous to assume this represents improvement.
Tote
Tote Win: 0
Tote place (1): 1.02
Tote place (2): 12.2
Tote place (3): 6.2
Exacta: 17.6
CSF: 39.7
Total SP: 111
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