slowly into stride, raced keenly in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
ran keen, tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, quicken to lead inside final furlong, eased towards finish, impressive
dwelt, soon chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon outclassed by winner
in rear, pushed along over 3f out, never nearer
raced wide close up, ridden outpaced by leading pair from 2f out, kept on to take third inside final furlong
held up, ridden 3f out, no impression
set steady pace, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon beaten
There is not much public form to go on here and we will side with GET A GRIP who is nominated to get the better of the newcomers Musaafer and Plato. The selection ran well in a competitive maiden at Newmarket last month when he finished second behind Destination Aim. That was a good effort and it is the best form on show here. If he can build on that he should be capable of opening his account, especially as this longer trip should suit. Musaafer could be the fly in the ointment as the yard are in cracking form and he makes plenty of appeal on breeding. He also has a decent draw so he has to be respected. Henry Cecil's newcomer Plato is another who catches the eye on breeding and he also has a fair draw. Desert Aisling, Slasl and Miss Wendy will have to improve on what they have shown so far to get competitive. Get A Grip sets the standard and he gets the vote.
Lord Victor Needwood Blade colt out of La Victoria.
Mendip (USA) Harlan's Holiday colt out of Well Spring.
Musaafer (IRE) Marju colt out of Alexander Icequeen.
Plato (JPN) Bago colt out of Taygete.
Miss Wendy 16-1 (9-0) Behind and outpaced, 8th of 9, 12l behind Waltz Around (9-0) at Leicester 6f fll mdn stks (5) sft in Jul.
Nurai Danehill Dancer filly out of Lady High Havens.
Slasl 33-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, chased leader until well over 1f out, soon weakened under pressure, 9th of 11, 11l behind Puff (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn fll stks (5) pol in Jul.
Get A Grip (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 16, 2 3/4l behind Destination Aim (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Aug.
Desert Aisling (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden and weakening when hampered on rail well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 10l behind Bikini Babe (8-12) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
