tracked winner, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, ridden and hung right over 3f out, headway and hung right over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on
raced keenly, tracked leaders, chased winner and every chance over 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
made all, ridden over 1f out, edged right final furlong, driven out
always behind, weakened 4f out, tailed off
raced keenly, prominent, lost place 7f out, behind final 5f, tailed off
Young Mick takes a drop in class and George Margarson's charge is fancied to get back to winning ways at the main expense of New Guinea and Foxhaven. The punter's favourite horse of last year hasn't been at his best so far this season but there is no doubt that on his best form he would be a major force here. He is effective on soft ground and should be at home on this track. Millville hasn't been at his best this year either but Michael Jarvis's runner can not be ruled out, whilst Foxhaven looks a danger. A winner at the track, the five-year-old is expected to run well although quicker ground would suit. New Guinea drops in trip which looks sure to suit and whilst he is yet to really prove himself on soft ground, he looks a major player. At a price don't rule out Futan who should appreciate the drop in trip, however Young Mick is given the vote to resume winning ways with the visor back on.
Foxhaven 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Galactic Star (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f lst stk (1) gd.
Young Mick 14-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 8, 9l behind Galactic Star (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f lst stk (1) gd.
Futun 10-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders, 6th of 9, 13l behind Aajel (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcap (2) gf in Sept.
Millville 40-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, ran wide entering straight, always towards rear, 16th of 17, 21l behind Buccellati (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
New Guinea 9-4 (9-3) Tracked leader, pressed leader 4f out, disputed lead 3f out, no extra 2f out and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 6l behind dhtrs Solent (9-3) & Distinction (9-3) at Ascot 2m lst stk (1) gs in Sept.
Black Wadi 33-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 10th of 11, well behind Miss Marvellous (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 2f mdn stk (5) sft in Jul.
Little Darlin 400-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, last of 7, 43l behind Sudoor (8-12) at Leicester 1m 3yo fll (4) gs.
