led at modest pace, ridden and quickened approaching final furlong, ran on, headed near finish
in rear, ridden 2f out, carried head high, no impression
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, ran on well to lead near finish
keen in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, mainly towards rear
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with first 2
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
always towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
keen, close up, ridden and went 3rd well over 1f out until inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and some headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
Fly In Johnny may be worth another chance here but the market may shed some light on the chances of his two stable companions and those of Mark Johnston's debutant. The selection definitely has ability as he showed when finishing within 6 lengths of Fateh Fields on his second start and he made a satisfactory debut on the all-weather at the end of last month. He shouldn't have any problems with this longer trip and should be involved. August Gale looks the part on paper as one would expect whilst the booking of Spencer for Commander Cave takes the eye. One or two others have shown ability and the market should point the way but at this stage of proceedings we'll award our vote to Fly In Johnny.
August Gale (USA) Storm Cat colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Buddy Holly 200-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 10l behind Prime Exhibit (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Commander Cave (USA) 66-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 6l behind Forgotten Voice (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Fly In Johnny (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Young Ivanhoe (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Hla Tun (USA) 14-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 9, 7l behind Traphalgar (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Irish Music (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Dwelt, keen, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind My Mate Pete (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Dec.
Lucullus Bertolini gelding, related to winning sprinters Bertoliver and Skhilling Spirit.
Patsymartin 100-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened halfway, 12th of 13, 15l behind Swallow Star (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jun.
Sidestreet Compton Place gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Bentley.
Bye Baby Bunting 10-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, 4th of 7, 11l behind Laddies Poker Two (8-12) at Kempton 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Jan.
Tripod Molly (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, never able to challenge, 6th of 12, 3l behind Top Draw (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Tell Me What (FR) 14-1 (8-12) Led 1f, tracked winner to halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 8l behind Royal Intruder (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
