tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leading pair, ridden 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 50 yards
slowly away outpaced, ridden 4f out, never on terms
pushed along in touch, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
A potentially smart contest on paper and one that can go the way of AUXILIARY. William Haggas' gelding has been kept away from the top tracks that his price tag might have suggested, and the form of his latest run at Brighton was given a boost by the winner at Pontefract this week. Holy Grail actually took part in that event and while Richard Fahey's filly did enough to suggest herself as a capable of winning a small race, she will need to cope with a very quick turnaround. King's Pavilion hacked up in a Wetherby maiden and the handicapper has reacted accordingly. Alsaaden confirmed the promise of her Doncaster debut on a subsequent return to Town Moor and her pedigree suggests that the step up in trip will suit.
King's Pavilion (IRE) 11-10fav (9-5) Went right start, made all, ridden over 1f out, soon clear, kept on strongly, won at Wetherby 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun beating Rioca (8-11) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Alsaaden Evensfav (9-0) With leader, pushed along to lead over 1f out, held on well, won at Doncaster 6f mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Tawwaaq (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Auxiliary 7-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Show Stealer (9-0) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Bathos (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 3f out, no impression over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 10l behind My Amigo (9-5) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Clive Clifton (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Towards rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Racquet (9-0) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Holy Grail (IRE) 10-3 (9-1) In rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, soon edged right, kept on to take 2nd place towards finish, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Show Stealer (8-7) at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd.