towards rear, soon chased along, never a factor
always in rear division
dwelt, held up, driven and headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead briefly inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
dwelt, towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, effort halfway, no impression
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, pushed along, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong
prominent, chased along halfway, soon behind
dwelt, soon in touch, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
led, driven over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Yankee George has been in consistent form in similar contests of late but a 4lb rise for his latest second at Newmarket leaves Mick Channon's gelding with more to do and preference is for Desert d'Argent, who gets the vote ahead of stablemate Hearthstead Dancer. The latter of the two Johnston horses is pitched into a nursery after just one start, having won at Thirsk on his debut, and could be of interest but Desert d'Argent promises to improve significantly for the longer trip and will not mind any further rain. Amanda Perrett's yard is in good form at present so Jumbajukiba has to be respected although he has yet to prove himself on ground this soft but his pedigree suggests it should suit. Ayr winner North Walk may not be as effective over today's longer trip and of more interest may be Clive Brittain's Rajeem, who looks to be going the right way at present. Il Castagno, Damelza and Your Amount are others worthy of a mention in a competitive opener but Desert d'Argent did nothing wrong over an inadequate trip first time out and there should be plenty more to come under today's conditions.
Yankee George (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, ran on near finish, 2nd of 12, shd behind Erytheis (8-8) at Newmarket 6f 2yo hcp 0-95 (4) gs.
Louie Louie (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Behind stands' side group, not clear run from halfway, 12th of 24, 9l behind Misu Bond (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
Jumbajukiba 10-1 (9-0) Always prominent on inside, ridden approaching 1f out, squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, won at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) frm in Sept beating First Approval (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Skyelady 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 3l behind Midris (8-6) at Nottingham 6f (5) gd.
Damelza (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, soon weakened, last of 15, 22l behind Startori (8-8) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll hcp (2) gs.
North Walk (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Chased leaders stand side, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft beating Whipper In (8-4) by 2l, 18 ran.
Your Amount (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Chased leader 4f out, last of 12, 11l behind Orpsie Boy (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sept.
Hill of Almhuim (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, not clear run and switched right 2f out, ridden and headway when edged right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind Yankee George (8-13) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Sept.
Hearthstead Dancer (USA) 11-4fav (8-6) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 3f out, rallied final furlong, led last 75 yards, ran on, won at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug beating Turkish Sultan (8-11) by 1l, 11 ran.
Pelham Crescent (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 15, 5l behind Archerfield Links (8-10) at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp (5) gd.
Desert d'Argent (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (8-9) Dwelt, headway 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept beating Lipizza (8-9) by a nk, 8 ran.
Il Castagno (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Commentary (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Rajeem 17-2 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, edged left and led over 2f out, ridden out, won at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept beating Solva (8-11) by 2l, 12 ran.
Moonstreaker 12-1 (8-1) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Pressure Putt (8-8) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Indian Wizard (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden to lead well over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, eased final strides, won at Musselburgh 7f 2yo sll (5) gd beating Cool Isle (8-6) by 1l, 13 ran.
