led, headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, shaken up and ran on well inside final furlong
tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon ridden, one pace
Ice Trooper is up against it on today's terms and is overlooked, while Mappin Time has something to find at the weights with the remaining pair. He finished behind MOVE IN TIME twice last year and there's no reason why today should be any different and the same comment applies to The Thrill Is Gone. The latter gets an apprentice on board to try and even things out, but Bryan Smart's colt has got the better of her on the three previous occasions they've met and looks likely to come out best again here.
Ice Trooper 2-7fav (8-12) Made all on rail, in command when edged right final furlong, won at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jul beating Beyaz Villas (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 4 ran.
Move In Time 12-1 (9-2) Close up, bumped after 1f, ridden to lead 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Night Carnation (8-11) at York 5f con stks (2) gd.
The Thrill Is Gone 18-1 (8-11) Broke well soon towards rear, switched left and headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on near finish, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Night Carnation (8-11) at York 5f con stks (2) gd.
Mappin Time (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Ahtoug (8-13) at Chester 5f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
