raced centre, tracked leader, led that group and overall leader over 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
raced centre, tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, driven to lead final 100 yards
raced stands side, chased leader, ridden and weakened halfway
raced stands side, led that pair, prominent with centre group, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, raced centre, headway to chase leaders halfway, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, raced centre, held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed final 100 yards
steadied start, raced centre, held up, ridden over 2f out, staying on when edged left approaching final furlong, soon one pace
raced centre, overall leader, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Assuming that the ground doesn't slow at all, ARTEUS is taken to get off the mark at the main expense of Kloof, French Applause and Navajo Nation. With an official rating of 77, the selection sets a decent standard for most of the field to aim at. He likes quick ground and a repeat of his recent second to Desire To Excel at Leicester may be good enough to take this. Also rated 77 is Kloof who is also a recent runner-up. He seemed to show improved form last time and representing strong connections he needs respect. Navajo Nation has his third start today; put away after a good third to the very smart Glass Harmonium, it would be no surprise to see him run well if the market agrees. Newcomer Primaeval is a likely newcomer on breeding but he represents a yard who certainly don't rush their horses. French Applause has shown plenty of ability, including a fine second to Mutawareth in a good York maiden back in June. Sams Lass was well-fancied last time out (started 100/30) but unseated her rider at the start and this looks a better race regardless, so we will return to Arteus as the selection.
Arteus 11-1 (9-0) Went left start, pulled hard, soon chased winner, ridden 2f out, driven and hung left 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Desire To Excel (9-1) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Dukes Art 20-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Dalradian (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in May.
Emerald Hawk (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 29l behind Chapter And Verse (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (4) gf in Apr.
French Applause (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Close up on outside, headway to challenge over 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, edged left and headed final 100 yards, no extra, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Mutawarath (9-3) at York 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Navajo Nation (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and headway to chase winner over 1f out, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Glass Harmonium (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Primaeval Pivotal colt out of Langoustine.
Bermondsey Girl 16-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, prominent until ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 25l behind Mohtashem (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Sams Lass 10-3 (8-9) Reared and unseated rider start, in a race won by Imperial House (9-0) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun, 13 ran.
Kloof 11-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 17, 1 1/4l behind Shangani (8-5) at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
