in touch, ridden, over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden, headed 2f out, every chance final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden halfway, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led final furlong, kept on towards finish
chased leader, led 2f out, ridden, headed final furlong, no extra towards finish
slowly into stride, in rear, struggling halfway,
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
Bryan Smart's son of Dr Fong, Postman, is probably the pick of the newcomers here but this is likely to go to one of those with experience and Suruor has the pick of the form so far so he gets the vote with Mister Fantastic rated the pick of the remainder. The selection stepped up on his debut effort when chasing home Motor Home at Thirsk last month, should not be inconvenienced by the drop back to six furlongs and he looks the one they all have to beat. What A Fella ran better at Carlisle last time when not beaten far into fifth place but he is not certain to appreciate the step up from the minimum distance. Bella's Story has shown promise in both starts so far but does need to improve to trouble the selection, while a market move for Karl Burke's newcomer Chief Red Cloud would be of interest. Mister Fantastic ran encouragingly on his Carlisle debut and has to be of interest on a faster surface today that should suit. Mark Johnson's Suruor looks to be going the right way though and he is preferred.
Chief Red Cloud (USA) Cherokee Run colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Hamida.
Liberty Trail (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Hampered start, always behind, tailed off over 2f out, last of 7, 41l behind Snow Bay (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.
Mister Fantastic 40-1 (9-3) Towards rear, soon pushed along, stayed on from over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Firebet (9-3) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jun.
Postman Dr Fong colt out of the very useful 6f-7f winner Mail The Desert.
Suruor (IRE) 7-2co-fav (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Motor Home (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) frm in Jun.
What A Fella 3-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Laahig (9-2) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Jun.
Asserting Reset filly, half-sister to winning miler Glenridding.
Bella's Story 10-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Snow Bay (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.