tracked leader, ran wide on paddock bend and lost place, pushed along over 4f out, one pace final 2f
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on and challenged inside final furlong, rider lost whip near finish, led post
held up in rear, ridden and switched right when headway over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, went 2nd over 8f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, caught post
DESTINYS DREAM is taken to follow up on his recent success at the expense of Granston and Bergonzi. The selection is now six pounds higher in the weights since scoring at Thisk earlier in the month. That win was due after some eye catching performances and she looks more than capable of winning again off her new mark. Granston has run well on each of his two starts this season finishing second and third in the process. He looks well treated on his best form and he is another to note in the betting market. Bergonzi won off a mark of 83 a couple of years ago and could prove to be a danger running off a 10 pound lower mark. His form at the back end of last season however was regressive and more will be expected on his seasonal reappearance. Destinys Dream has the best form on offer and gains the vote.
Alcalde 4-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden and effort 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 10l behind Prince Picasso (8-6) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Granston (IRE) 4-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, took closer order over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Oneofapear (8-11) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Destinys Dream (IRE) 5-2fav (8-5) Held up behind and keen, smooth headway over 2f out, soon switched right, led on bit over 1f out, soon shaken up and drew clear, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd beating Red Kestrel (8-10) by 3l, 11 ran.
River Ardeche 40-1 (8-11) Soon led, headed approaching 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 7l behind King Fingal (8-9) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Bergonzi (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Chased leaders, pushed along on inside 3f out, no impression over 2f out until plugged on inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 7l behind Bollin Judith (8-3) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Oct.