held up in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden along, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
jumped right at start, soon mid-division, effort 3f out, no impression
towards rear, never dangerous
made all, driven over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong
steadied at start, always rear division
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden along 3f out, never troubled leaders
Nonrunner
San Silvestro is a speculative selection to land the finale after a very eye-catching seasonal debut where he was a fast finishing third behind Dream Express. It is probably that Ann Duffield's three year old will be more effective over further in the future but for now, the mile should be adequate given the likely fast pace that should emerge. If the market speaks in Earlsmedic's favour he would be of real interest given connections. He put up a career best effort last time over seven furlongs at Ayr when strongly backed to do the business and a 3lb hike should not inconvenience him given the confidence behind him last time. Natural Rhythem is up 4lb for a Hamilton victory where he dictated matters from the front. Such tactics are more difficult to exploit at this venue. Stand In Flames and Tamsou are others worthy of consideration but San Silvestro is the vote to land the lucky last.
Hippolytus 12-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4f out, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Tanto Faz (9-0) at Haydock 1m mdn stk (5) gd.
Tamasou (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (9-6) Tracked leader, smooth headway to lead well over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on well, won at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp (6) gs beating Grit (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Earlsmedic 11-4fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Derricks Dotty (8-12) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Stand In Flames 7-2jt-fav (8-13) Chased leaders, effort on wide outside over 2f out, driven, every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Eastern Emperor (9-13) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Grit (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Towards rear, keen, hampered halfway and again over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Princess Rhianna (8-13) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Princess Rhianna (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (6) gd beating Ace of Spies (8-12) by 4l, 12 ran.
Natural Rhythm (IRE) 2-1fav (8-11) Made all, ridden over 2f out, driven clear final furlong, won at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gs beating Casino Night (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Riorun (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden on wide outside 3f out, soon hanging right and beaten, 11th of 13, 7l behind What's For Tea (8-7) at Kempton 7f 2yo clm (6) pol in Oct.
Reve Vert (FR) 8-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, keen, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, no impression, 2nd of 8, 7l behind West End Lad (9-4) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Poulaine Bleue 9-1 (8-2) Held up, edged left over 3f out, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on, 5th of 13, 7l behind Kimono My House (8-13) at Southwell 1m fll mdn hcp 0-70 (6) fbs.
Desert Clover (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, ridden and struggling 3f out, 11th of 13, 16l behind Totally Focussed (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
San Silvestro (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Held up, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Dream Express (9-2) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Morocchius (USA) 40-1 (9-5) Always behind, last of 16, 23l behind Addikt (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Merrion Tiger (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Held up stand's side, effort halfway, no impression, 10th of 15, 7l behind Lady Carollina (9-7) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
