held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders over 4f
chased leaders over 4f
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, hung right and chased leader over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to lead near finish
keen in rear, hampered 3f out, not clear run over 2f out and switched left, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
in touch over 4f
slowly into stride, headway after 3f, led over 2f out, clear when hung right over 1f out, headed towards finish
close up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
in rear, ridden along halfway, kept on, never nearer
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, soon weakened
pulled hard, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
slowly away, ran green throughout, detached
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
A typically poor contest where Victorian Cape can take advantage of first time blinkers to score from Kintyre Lass and Baby Jack. The selection went well enough last time in a similar Newmarket contest and in the context of this race that was pretty good form. Undoubtedly it pays to tread carefully where official ratings are concerned in sellers, but the colt is rated towards the top end of this lot, has shown a modicum of ability and the application of headgear may be just what he needs to get him home in front. Kintyre Lass has been an in-and-out performer so far, but significantly her best efforts have come when tried over 7f. She gets that today, plus the firm ground she relishes and a drop in class, so with first-time blinkers also applied she is very much respected. Baby Jack has to give weight to that pair but tried in a seller for the first time, he too should appreciate taking on moderate opponents and this trip should be able to elicit improvement, so he won't be far away. Shipboard Romance has bee n knocking on the door in this grade just lately and went close when tried at this trip last time, so we expect her to go very well, but Victorian Cape is the tentative selection.
Adam Eterno (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon well outpaced in rear, no chance final 2f, 6th of 8, 10l behind Then 'n Now (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Aug.
Baby Jack 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 6l behind Speedy Senorita (9-0) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn clm (6) gs in Aug.
Goldhill Fair 33-1 (8-2) Chased leaders 3f, 10th of 12, 10l behind Maddy (8-4) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Jul.
Mwindaji 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 13th of 15, 9l behind Newly Elected (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Novestar (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Towards rear, outpaced halfway, 11th of 12, 17l behind Craggy Cat (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Ten On Line (IRE) 15-2 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 5th of 9, 6l behind Rio Taffeta (9-3) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gs in Jul.
Ten Pole Tudor 28-1 (8-7) In rear, hung right and ran wide on bend over 3f out, behind after, 12th of 13, 12l behind Dancer's Legacy (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Victorian Cape (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) Soon outpaced and ridden along, headway over 1f out, kept on, never able to challenge, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Tuanku (8-13) at Newmarket 7f 2yo sll (4) gf in Aug.
April Reigns 100-1 (9-0) In touch, lost place halfway, 12th of 14, 16l behind Dresden Doll (9-0) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Aug.
Bantham Bay 16-1 (8-6) Mid-division, effort halfway, soon behind, last of 11, 22l behind Coffee Cup (8-6) at Thirsk 7f 2yo sll (5) gf in Aug.
Kintyre Lass (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Always in rear, last of 17, 13l behind Carrickmacross (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
La Belle Joannie 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, raced wide in mid-division, effort 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 9l behind Copywriter (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Aug.
Reel Madam Reel Buddy filly, half-sister to winning sprinters Primarily and Missus Molly Brown.
Shipboard Romance (IRE) 9-2 (8-3) With leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on until no extra and headed final 75 yards, 2nd of 9, nk behind Natural Rhythm (8-11) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gd in Aug.
Somarini 12-1 (8-4) Chased leader far side group, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 11l behind Casino Night (8-8) at Newcastle 7f 2yo clm (6) gd in Aug.
The Willowy Wigeon 14-1 (8-6) In touch, driven along 2f out, never going pace to challenge leaders, 7th of 13, 4l behind Dancer's Legacy (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Dawn Light (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Chased winner stands' side group, no impression from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 7l behind Casino Night (8-8) at Newcastle 7f 2yo clm (6) gd in Aug.
Giggling Monkey 18-1 (9-0) Prominent to halfway, 7th of 16, 16l behind Spell Caster (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
