mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace
tracked winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride and always behind
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ran in snatches early, ridden over 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
slowly into stride and always towards rear
always towards rear and soon outpaced
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 3f out and no impression
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression
in touch and keen early, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong, not reached winner
An interesting nursery to get us underway and from a shortlist that includes Cobo Bay, Sheekey and Ink Spot, we stick with the first named. The selection would not have appreciated the fast surface that he encountered last time out but with rain falling at Ayr, he showed enough at Newmarket in victory to confirm that he can act with cut in the ground and that he is more than capable of mixing it from the gate. Sheekey looks a deeply promising individual. Any money would be highly significant but we do not know as to whether he will act upon the surface or not. Ink Spot has few concerns on the going and the jockey booking appears highly positive. Bencoolen has to be respected from a yard where improvement is always likely for a run. Of the remainder, Montaquila drops to a more realistic level while Graceful Descent, who did at least attempt to give Absolution a race at Wolverhampton earlier in the month, has the will if not the natural ability. Daring Dream could go well at a price if staying the trip while hold-up performer, Joinedupwriting was not winning out of turn when obliging at Redcar. A good start to a valuable day and Cobo Bay secures the verdict.
Bencoolen (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Always prominent, led well over 1f out, ran on well, pushed out, won at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug beating Meer Kat (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Montaquila 11-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 14l behind Hatta Fort (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
Cobo Bay 14-1 (9-4) With leader far side, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened, 17th of 19, 15l behind Jack Dawkins (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Ink Spot 10-3 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Sir Gerry (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jul.
Sheekey (IRE) 6-4jt-fav (9-3) Tracked cleared leader, headway from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to lead inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf beating Flight To Quality (9-3) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Soggy Dollar 9-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and challenged from well over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 9, nk behind Mistress Eva (8-11) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) hvy in Aug.
Joinedupwriting 7-1 (8-11) Towards rear and pushed along, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp (5) gf beating Willyn (7-12) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Parliamentary (JPN) 15-2 (9-3) Led until over 4f out, effort over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Hawaana (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) frm in Aug.
Rub of The Relic (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Track leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 5l behind Sawpit Sunshine (7-12) at Leicester 6f 2yo hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Welcome Return (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Held up far side group, effort halfway, never dangerous, 18th of 19, 15l behind Jack Dawkins (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Mizooka 7-4fav (8-10) Prominent, ridden and headway to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Siberian Tiger (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Annaliesse (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) In rear and keen far side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace, 13th of 19, 8l behind Jack Dawkins (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Daring Dream (GER) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Northern Bolt (8-13) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.
Graceful Descent (FR) 11-4 (8-7) Led to over 2f out, rallied to lead again last stride, won at Ayr 1m nov stk (4) gs beating Ivestar (8-12) by a shd, 8 ran.
