raced keenly, tracked leaders on outer, went 2nd going well over 2f out, led over 1f out, shaken up and in command final furlong
soon settled behind leaders, ridden and not quicken 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led until ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in last pair, headway on outside from 2f out, stayed on and went 2nd inside final furling, no chance of reaching winner
tracked leader, driven over 2f out, weakening and hanging when hampered over 2f out
held up in touch, driven and no impression on leaders over 1f out
in touch on outer, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, until inside final furlong, unable to quicken after
held up in last pair, always behind
dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
This is a good nursery and we will nominate STEVIE JUNIOR to get the better of Bright Enough and Silver Print. Peter Chapple-Hyam's colt has only had the two starts but he has run well on both occasions, latterly when beating Daylumney in a maiden at Wolverhampton. He looked a smart prospect that day and although he has more on his plate here, he could be one to stay on the right side of. Bright Enough disappointed in a nursery at Bath last time but she had won very impressively over this course and distance previously so it might be a little early to write her off. Silver Print was only narrowly beaten by Aqwaal at Goodwood earlier in the month and he is clearly going the right way. Walter Swinburn won this race last year and Silver Print could be capable of picking up the prize, although we prefer the claims of Stevie Junior. Aathaar was a beaten favourite at Ripon over 6f when last seen out. If he improves for the step up to a mile then he could be of interest.
Stevie Junior 8-11fav (9-3) Held up, in touch over 5f out, smooth progress over 3f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden and edged left, pushed clear, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Sept beating Daylumney (8-12) by 3l, 9 ran.
Aathaar 11-10fav (9-3) Chased leaders, soon driven and outpaced, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 18l behind Quanah Parker (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Bright Enough 7-2 (9-3) Soon led, headed over 6f out, led over 4f out until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 21l behind River Captain (9-4) at Bath 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Sept.
Silver Print (USA) 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, pressed over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, rallied near finish, just held, 2nd of 8, shd behind Aqwaal (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Rockfella 12-1 (9-0) Behind, switched right and headway over 2f out, soon hard ridden, kept on, never able to challenge, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Oasis Knight (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept.
In Transit (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, soon no chance, 7th of 8, 26l behind River Captain (9-4) at Bath 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Sept.
First Queen 25-1 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear, not much room over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 8l behind Feeling Fab (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Sept.
Flashgun (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Soon led, set steady pace, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened quickly, 10th of 11, 13l behind Classic Vintage (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Fisher Hill (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Went left start, led, ridden halfway, headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 4th of 5, 11l behind War Native (9-5) at Lingfield 7f nov stk (4) pol in Aug.
