with leader, led on bit over 2f out, soon clear
tracked leaders, one pace from over 1f out
led, weakening when headed over 2f out
outpaced, always in rear
towards rear, carried right over 3f out, soon lost place
slowly into stride, effort on outside 3f out, soon no impression
dwelt, mid-division, switched right, headway from over 3f out, chased winner final furlong but edging left under pressure
This looks to concern Golden Acer, She's Minnie, Halcyon Lodge and Bel Cantor, and we will give Golden Acer one more chance to come good. A promising debut from Richard Hannon's colt was not really built upon last time, when he was beaten fair and square at Goodwood. However, his running that day suggested that this drop back to the minimum trip would suit, and we will give this speedy sort the benefit of one more chance to show us what he is capable of. A win for Violette in the opener would give supporters of She's Minnie greater confidence. The filly was beaten just over a length by Sir Mark Prescott's charge last time, and she is learning about the game all the time. 5lb off her back will help here and she is not dismissed lightly. Halcyon Lodge is going to get better over further than this, and had excuses when hampered last time, but does have a bit to prove here, while Bel Cantor is certainly a consistent sort, but keeps finding a couple too good. He probably has a race in him before the season is out, but maybe not today, as our preference here is for Golden Acer.
Golden Acer (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Raced keenly, prominent, led going well over 2f out, headed and not pace of winner final 150 yards, faded towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Sir Percy (8-11) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in May.
Halcyon Lodge (FR) 10-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden and hampered over 1f out, weakened, last of 10, 15l behind Dhekraa (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in May.
Mouchoir Bahamian Bounty colt, half-brother to a couple of winners.
Cold Cure 14-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden and effort well over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 8l behind Ocean Pride (9-0) at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in May.
Exmoor Dancer (IRE) Mujahid filly out of a moderate maiden.