Testing going is an unknown for these two-year-olds but CRAYLANDS has by far the strongest form on faster ground. The latter has gone close in both startshaving just missed out over 7f at Newmarket last month. Ascraeus finished closer at Salisbury on her debut than Sea Of Marmoon did at Newmarket back in July, though still has plenty of improving to do. Volcano Bay, a half-sister to five winners, is preferred to So I Told You of the newcomers.
Ascraeus 40-1 (9-0) In rear, pushed along 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Snow Shower (9-0) at Salisbury 7f mdn fll stks (2) gd in Sep.
Craylands 11-4jfav (9-0) Keen in touch, smooth progress to challenge when hung right just over 2f out, every chance well inside final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 15, shd behind Vividly (9-0) at Goodwood 7f mdn fll stks (2) gd in Aug.
Sea Of Marmoon 8-1 (9-0) Led until over 4f out, every chance well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 13 3/4l behind Wasaayef (9-0) at Newmarket 7f fll stks (4) gf in Jul.
So I Told You (IRE) Gleneagles filly out of Nocturne.
Volcano Bay Universal filly out of Ras Shaikh.
