held up, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden and kept on same pace, final 2f
dwelt, soon prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
keen with leader, head 2f out, ridden and hung left inside final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on towards finish
slowly into stride, in rear, stumbled over 4f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on and edged left final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
went right start, keen and led, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on
Richard Hannon's Wilbury Star looks a good bet to land the opener; Splinter Cell, Kyle Of Bute and Hesketh could prove best of the others. The selection brings the best form to the table here and this colt has shaped with plenty of promise on each of his two starts to date. He was turned over when an odds-on favourite last time but he didn't do a lot wrong that day and he can get the losses back this afternoon. Kyle Of Bute hails from a top yard who are in good form, but he has been a little disappointing of late and he will need to improve to get his head in front today. Splinter Cell and Hesketh are newcomers who hail from yards that merit plenty of respect in these type of events so a market check is advised. Indeed, with a number of newcomers in the field the market may provide the clues here but Wilbury Star sets the standard and should prove tough to beat.
Hesketh (IRE) Nayef colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m3f.
Kyle Of Bute 50-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden along 3f out, never dangerous final 2f, 7th of 10, 16l behind Zacinto (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Iron Out (USA) Straight Man colt, half-brother to winning miler Trial Fighter and 5f-7f winner Skip Fighter.
Splinter Cell (USA) Johannesburg colt out of a moderate racemare.
Wilbury Star (IRE) 8-15fav (9-3) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Rapid Release (9-3) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) frm.
Abner Montjeu colt out of a moderate racemare.
Charismatic Charli (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 9l behind Rose Diamond (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Viking Awake (IRE) Almutawakel colt, half-brother to winning miler/hurdler John Charles.
Bad Baron (IRE) Lomitas colt out of winning miler Dyna Flyer.
La Diosa (IRE) Dansili filly, half-brother to Alsvir, dual winner at 3 in Italy.
Welcome Applause (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Started slowly, chased leaders stands side, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 5l behind On Offer (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs in Jun.
Positive Opinion 25-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 9l behind Maid For Music (8-12) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf.
Young Dottie 14-1 (7-12) Pulled hard and held up last, ridden 3f out, carried left over 1f out, no impression, 4th of 5, 8l behind Classic Blade (8-5) at Salisbury 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Jun.
Brad's Luck (IRE) Lucky Story gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Charles Darwin.
