with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, hung left from 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, staying on when not clear run inside final furlong, one pace
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
The newcomers Quaffle and Irelands Cross would not need to be out of the ordinary to win this first time out but Frank Crow sets a decent standard and he gets the vote. The selection showed that his debut outing when 50/1 at Haydock was no fluke when finding just High Curragh to good here over six furlongs subsequently and he has shown enough to suggest today's extra furlong will suit. Ayam Jantan has given little sign of encouragement so far and of more interest is stablemate Quaffle, who should appreciate the recent rain and warrants respect first time out. Sinner Or Saint is difficult to recommend on form shown so far, while The Dunion would also need to improve and a bigger threat is likely to come from another of the newcomers Irelands Cross. Frank Crow has not done a great deal wrong though and he gets the vote.
Ayam Jantan 20-1 (9-0) Slow into stride, always behind, 7th of 8, 11l behind Global Genius (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Frank Crow 7-4fav (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind High Curragh (9-0) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jul.
Irelands Cross (IRE) Agnes World colt out of a once-raced mare.
Mayor of Seaham (IRE) Titus Livius gelding, half-brother to 2 winners up to a mile.
Quaffle Pivotal colt, half-brother to the smart sprinter Just James.
Sinner Or Saint (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear stand side, some headway halfway, soon ridden and beaten, 8th of 11, 7l behind Suits Me (9-1) at Newcastle 1m nov stk (6) gf in Aug.
The Dunion 66-1 (8-9) Always behind stands' side, last of 18, 46l behind Just Intersky (9-0) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Aug.
Two Johns 50-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 11, well behind Road To Love (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.