chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
behind and outpaced, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, always behind, weakened from over 2f out
behind, pushed along, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
with leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, soon pushed along, one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged right, kept on well
behind, weakened over 2f out
led and raced keen, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra
towards rear, soon pushed along, never dangerous
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong
pushed along towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Once again, the betting might provide you with some clues but, without that, the short list consists of Bahamian Lad, Exclamation and Generous Thought, with the selection being Generous Thought. Much as Bahamian Lad failed to build on his course and distance debut here last time, the easier going might work in his favour today and he could go well. Effingham also failed to build on his debut run last time but, again, he might be more at home under today's conditions. Exclamation looks sure to build on his Newbury debut promise behind the impressive Tajdeef, while Gain Share has shown promise in each start to date and, we mention in passing, is owned by Dastardly and Muttley. Also, Spice Trade's Ripon debut was not devoid of promise and Generous Thought has shown maiden promise as strong as any runner in the field. Among the interesting newcomers are the Henry Candy-trained son of Kyllachy, Corrybrough, the 50,000 guineas son of Namid, Feeling Lucky, and Kevin Ryan's 54,000 guineas purchase, Peter's Storm. However, for the selection, we return to Generous Thought.
Bahamian Lad 12-1 (9-3) Went right start, in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 10, 7l behind Errigal Lad (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Captain Turbot (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 14l behind Excitement (8-12) at York 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Charlie Oxo 200-1 (9-3) Dwelt, outpaced in rear, struggling from halfway, last of 11, 28l behind Inxile (9-3) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Corrybrough Kyllachy colt, half-brother to winning sprinters Kingscross and Artie.
Cross Fell (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leader to approaching 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind La Voile Rouge (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Jun.
Effingham (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 10, 21l behind Naomh Geileis (8-12) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Emerald Toffee (IRE) Tagula colt out of an unraced mare.
Exclamation 10-3 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind until some late headway, 5th of 10, 10l behind Tajdeef (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Feeling Lucky (IRE) Namid colt out of winning sprinter Toldya.
Gainshare 10-1 (9-3) Unruly, raced keen and led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 6l behind Philario (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Jun.
Patthepainter (GER) 66-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten, 11th of 13, 14l behind Moynahan (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Aug.
Peter's Storm (USA) Van Nistelrooy colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m.
Spice Trade 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders stands side, driven over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 8l behind Crystany (8-12) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Generous Thought 2-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, outpaced over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, hung badly left under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Baronovici (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
