started slowly, held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, never on terms
pressed leader to over 1f out, every chance, weakened quickly final furlong
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, not quicken and one pace from over 1f out
in rear, headway from 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furling
led narrowly, ridden 2f out, stayed on well under pressure until headed final 100 yards
slowly into stride, chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, not quicken, soon one pace
behind, in touch, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced, ran on again inside final furlong, not reach leaders
close up, saddle slipped halfway, rider perservered until weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
behind, in touch, quickened to lead final half furlong, asserted final 75 yards
A fair renewal and Sharp Nephew is taken to account for Legal Eagle and Strike The Deal. Sharp Nephew holds entries in all the big two year old races this term so it was a surprise that Brian Meehan's charge was allowed to drift out ot 9/1 on debut. The form of that race looks solid and he can go on to better things quickly. Legal Eagle had to be withdrawn before his recent engagement as he refused to enter the stalls. He has ability but that kink in his temperament does him few favours. Strike The Deal had no answers to Winker Watson but has kept counsel with some of the better juveniles this term. He cannot be discounted in an open affair. Exhibition followed up a fair effort behind Rio De La Plata with a workmanlike effort at Nottingham. More is required here. Fat Boy won a tactical affair at Newmarket and is unlikely to experience a similar race here. Cee Bagara is much better than that and will be suited by the likelihood of a stronger gallop. One Great Cat is watched in the market given the form of the Coolmore outfit. Sharp Nephew caught the eye of many on debut and can land this race for Brian Meehan.
Bobs Surprise 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, keeping on when slightly hampered inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Winker Watson (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
Cee Bargara 11-2 (9-9) Took keen hold, close up, ridden 2f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Fat Boy (9-5) at Newmarket 6f 2yo stk (3) gd in Jul.
Drawnfromthepast (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Pressed leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on gamely under pressure final furlong, held on, won at Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun beating Kingsgate Native (9-3) by a hd, 20 ran.
Exhibition (IRE) 4-7fav (9-3) Chased leaders, shaken up to lead 2f out, hung left approaching final furlong, stayed on, won at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Jul beating Rub of The Relic (9-3) by 2l, 9 ran.
Fat Boy (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Made all, set steady pace, quickened 2f out, soon ridden, ran on, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo stk (3) gd in Jul beating Philario (8-13) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Master Chef (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Made all, soon well clear, unchallenged, won at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul beating Polygraph (8-12) by 4l, 9 ran.
One Great Cat (USA) 9-10fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th straight, ridden to go 2nd 1f out, led 100 yards from finish, kept on under pressure, won at Fairyhouse 6f mdn stk hvy in Jul beating Rock Moss (8-11) by a nk, 8 ran.
Roker Park (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up behind leaders, hard ridden 2f out, hung left, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Winker Watson (9-1) at Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Strike The Deal (USA) (9-2) Missed break, stayed on late, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Natagora (8-13) at Maisons-Laffitte 5f Grp 2 in Jul.
Legal Eagle (IRE) 4-5fav (9-3) Made all, led, shaken up over 1f out, in command final furlong, pushed out, readily, won at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy in Jul beating Binfield (8-12) by 2l, 8 ran.
Sharp Nephew 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, went second over 1f out, driven to lead final 100 yards, won going away, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jul beating Wolgan Valley (9-3) by 2l, 14 ran.
Western Art (USA) 11-2 (9-2) In rear, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in Jul beating New Jersey (9-2) by 1l, 8 ran.
