tracked leaders, driven along 3 out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ridden out
mid-division, effort to chase leaders 2f out, edged left under pressure
tracked leaders, ridden, close up over 1f out, one pace
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, effort 2f out, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden, weakened over 1f out
led, hard ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong
slowly into stride, went left, always behind
Really Really Wish gets a speculative vote over Ronsai, Tournevr and Ben in the opener. Although Richard Hannon has a fancied contender here in the shape of Ronsai, the booking of Ryan Moore for the well drawn Really Really Wish catches the eye. John Best's juvenile showed good speed for a long way on his second career outing at Lingfield in June, and has been absent since. He should have strengthened up considerably over the summer, and ensured of every assistance in the saddle, can make a bold bid. Ronsai has the edge in experience, but it can be argued that he is already starting to look exposed, and we feel that he is worth taking on. Tournevr improved markedly when fourth at Thirsk last time, and can be added to the equation, while Ben has had plenty of opportunities and is now tried in a first-time visor. The aids may or may not have the desired effect, but our pick is Really Really Wish.
Really Really Wish 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden to challlenge over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened towards finish, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Swallow Star (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jun.
Shakespeare's Son 50-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, 4th of 13, 7l behind Zaskar (8-6) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Ben 11-10fav (8-10) In touch, ridden, every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Ocean Glory (8-10) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Tiepie 100-1 (9-3) Soon well outpaced in rear, last of 8, 16l behind Stimulation (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Tournevr (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Sudden Impact (8-12) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Jul.
In A Pickle 40-1 (8-12) Mid-division, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 6l behind Lodi (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Ronsai (USA) 5-2fav (8-7) In touch, headway to track leading pair and hung left approaching final furlong, one pace and lost 3rd well inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Heaven (8-3) at Bath 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (6) frm.
Lady Vibeeka 20-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, soon faded, 7th of 9, 7l behind Artistic License (8-12) at Folkestone 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf.
Madame Montom (USA) French Envoy filly, sister to American sprint winner Bewitchin' Babe.
My Pin Up Forzando filly, half-sister to 3 winners between 5f & 7f.
Heron (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 13, 8l behind Zaskar (8-6) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Solo River 7-1 (8-4) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Suzi's Decision (8-1) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
