soon outpaced, eased final furlong
in rear, ridden over 2f out, never trouble leaders
tracked winner, ridden to lead over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, headed final strides
chased leading pair, ridden over 2f out, kept on towards finish
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, rallied to lead again final strides
GILLBURG is clearly vulnerable but hasn't done a great deal wrong of late and can gain a deserved success from Durham Reflection and Colepeper. Kevin Ryan's charge started the season in a promising fashion but failed to progress from his first start to his second and was sent off to be gelded as a result. The application of headgear has resulted in greater consistency with three second place finishes in nurseries and the return to maiden company could see him gain that elusive success. Durham Reflection's 8lb rise for his latest run means that he only has a couple of pounds to find on the book if the handicapper's assessment is accurate; neither have run on very soft ground but parts of both horses' pedigrees offer hope that they'll handle it. Benny The Bear shaped promisingly on quick ground in a Nottingham maiden but this contest looks a little stronger and Mark Johnston's newcomer, Colepeper, may emerge as a bigger threat. The 115,000 guineas purchase is the first foal of a decent middle distance winner and there is a concern as to whether this trip could be on the sharp side although the trainer's juveniles operate at a twenty nine per cent strike rate here. He has to be feared but Gillburg may not find many better opportunities.
Anna's Boy 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, weakened and hung left to far side rail approaching 2f out, last of 8, 24l behind Flipping (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jul.
Benny The Bear 20-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Hoof It (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Colepeper Cape Cross colt out of Autumn Wealth.
Durham Reflection (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Khattaab (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Gillburg (USA) 13-2 (9-5) Raced stands' side, led that group until ridden and headed 1f out, chased leader until inside final furlong, rallied to regain 2nd last stride, but no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Ginger Ted (9-0) at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
On Holiday 50-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, outpaced, last of 12, 20l behind Take Ten (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
