reared start and slowly away, switched left soon after ,in rear, switched right 2f out, headway soon after, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, ran on
pulled hard held up, not clear run from over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, headway soon after, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, ran on
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, not reach leaders
dwelt pulled hard, held up, stumbled over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
mid-division, headway to track leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up, pushed along and short of room 5f out, still in final trio 2f out, effort when hampered over 1f out, switched right entering final furlong, ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, won going away
prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
awakwardly away, in rear, headway and switched right over 2f out, kept on same pace
always in rear
raced wide prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
raced wide held up, ridden halfway, soon weakened
A competitive affair in which LAYLA'S HERO is well worth another chance on his third run of the new campaign. He came from way off the pace in a large field of handicappers at Doncaster's opening meeting when just beaten under today's pilot and never really got going at Musselburgh six days ago. Jamie Spencer is back in the plate again now and the combination of a first-time visor and soft ground can do the trick for the Quinn inmate. Intercept is likely to be popular for the Gosden team as he is relatively unexposed and showed promise last time when a close fourth in decent handicap company. Ted's Brother and Ventura Sands, both proven soft ground performers, have solid form claims on their seasonal reappearances while Galatian and Flynn's Boy can't be ignored in an open heat.
Layla's Hero (IRE) 7-2fav (8-8) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 5th of 11, 7l behind Justonefortheroad (9-5) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Gouray Girl (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 9th of 11, 8l behind Valencha (9-2) at Newbury 7f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Oct.
Bravo Echo 7-1 (9-0) Raced wide keen, close up, ridden 2f out, one pace and eased near finish, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Primaeval (9-0) at Kempton 7f cnd stks (4yo+) (4) pol in Mar.
Tevez 33-1 (9-2) Slowly away, held up behind, effort over 2f out, never a factor, 14th of 22, 13l behind Norse Blues (9-3) at Doncaster 1m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Amazing Star (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Mid-division, switched ouside and headway inside final 2f, ridden 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar beating April Fool (9-4) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Intercept (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Dropped out start, held up, looked awkward when making headway over 1f out, kept on, not able to challenge, 4th of 10, 3/4l behind Ducal (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Russian Rave 12-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Valencha (9-6) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Global Village (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, one pace, 5th of 21, 2 1/2l behind Mujaadel (8-10) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Flynn's Boy 15-2 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, not troubled leaders, 7th of 10, 7l behind White Frost (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Aug.
Galatian 10-1 (8-13) Dwelt close up, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Colour Of Love (9-2) at Ffos Las 6f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Nov.
Ted's Brother (IRE) 3-1fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, led well over 1f out, kept on towards finish, won at Doncaster 7f 3yo app hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct beating Indieslad (8-13) by 1l, 17 ran.
Hail Promenader (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, weakened over 4f out, eased over 2f out, last of 8, 44l behind Pat's Legacy (9-6) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Ventura Sands (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, challenge inside final furlong, soon hung left, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Sep beating Dr Red Eye (9-2) by 1l, 12 ran.
Great Expectations 5-2 (9-0) Held up, effort 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 9l behind Colour Guard (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Mar.
Fluctuation (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, 18th of 21, 22l behind Mujaadel (8-10) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Street Power (USA) 9-2 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway when hampered over 1f out, not able to get on terms, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Ducal (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
