led, slipped early, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out
in touch, ridden halfway, never dangerous
close up, ridden over 2f out, led well over 1f out, kept on under pressure
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, outpaced towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on
outpaced in rear
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
tracked leaders and keen, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, soon outpaced
Fitzroy Crossing gets the vote over Monsieur Reynard and Cracking Nick, with Call For Liberty, Reel Man and The Lady Granuaile all worth a mention. Fitzroy Crossing missed the break when narrowly beaten by Yem Kinn at Sandown the time before last, and was again fancied when ultimately disappointing at Ayr next time. The rain-softened ground may have contributed to that defeat though, and he is worth another chance on this faster going. Monsieur Reynard posted a promising effort when third on his Salisbury debut. That too was on soft ground, and this Mill Reef entry can only improve. Cracking Nick makes his Turf bow, and at least has a couple of runs under his belt, while Call For Liberty was fancied at Ayr and is better than his finishing position suggests. The Lady Granuaile also hails from a stable with plenty of juvenile ammunition as does the other newcomer Reel Man, related to plenty of sprinters. Without being ultra-confident, we shall rely on Fitzroy Crossing.
Call For Liberty (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 16l behind Merchant of Dubai (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jul.
Cracking Nick (IRE) 6-4fav (9-1) Led, ridden 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Maryolini (8-6) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Jul.
Title Role 7-2jt-fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 18l behind River Ardeche (8-10) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) hvy in Jul.
Fitzroy Crossing (USA) 4-5fav (9-3) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 8, 10l behind Nine Stories (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in May.
Monsieur Reynard 12-1 (8-10) Held up on outside, ridden 2f out, headway from over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, just failed, 3rd of 10, nk behind The Name Is Frank (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Jul.
Reel Man Reel Buddy colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f-7f.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) More Than Ready filly, half-sister to winning milers Wanting and Egypt.
Caribbean Cruiser 25-1 (8-4) Raced stands side, missed break, always behind, last of 15, 36l behind Jim Martin (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Jul.
Red Skipper (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Behind, hung left and outpaced from halfway, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 13l behind Sudden Impact (8-12) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Jul.
Madame Rio (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 9, 35l behind Broken Applause (8-10) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) hvy in Jun.
Peltre 150-1 (8-0) Slowly into stride, soon behind, last of 7, 23l behind Montaquila (8-12) at Newcastle 6f nov stk (5) sft in Jun.
Personal Choice 80-1 (7-13) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 16, 13l behind Let Us Prey (9-2) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs in Jul.
Fellrunner (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Left start, always well behind, last of 14, well behind Annaliesse (8-12) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
