slowly away, effort over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden and not quicken inside final furlong
in touch in 4th, ridden over 1f out, no impression
led, headed over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra
Andrew Balding sent out last year's winner and Scorching Heat is improving judged on his third at Salisbury. Subjective probably sets the standard, however, on his debut second at Redcar, though that was over 7f. Trump's Magic also only found one too good at Bath but never threatened the winner. MUSAWAAT is by the speedy Equiano and a half-brother to a 6f winner. Charlie Hills' colt would not need to be anything special to make a winning start.
I Wouldn't Bother Captain Gerrard gelding out of Dalmunzie.
Scorching Heat 9-2 (8-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Seafarer (8-11) at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.
Subjective 2-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Davy's Dilemma (9-2) at Redcar 7f stks (5) gs in Aug.
Things Happen Captain Gerrard gelding out of Aquasulis.
Polkadot Princess (IRE) 200-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, well beaten from 2f out, 7th of 9, 7 3/4l behind Compton Poppy (9-0) at Chepstow 5f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Aug.
Musawaat Equiano colt out of Starry Sky.
Stopdworldnletmeof 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, effort halfway, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 15 1/2l behind Blue Suede (9-0) at Bath 5f mdn stks (5) fm in Aug.
Trump's Magic (USA) 7-1 (9-2) Dwelt, behind, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, headway under pressure 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd final 75 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Nuclear Power (9-2) at Bath 6f stks (5) fm in Aug.
Assertor Assertive filly out of Blue Goddess.
Lady Gwhinnyvere (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Led until ridden inside final 2f, chased leader until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased, 6th of 7, 10 1/4l behind Lord Clenaghcastle (8-11) at Brighton 5f mdn stks (6) gf in Aug.
