held up in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression
raced wide held up, ridden and headway inside final furlong, ran on, never able to challenge
led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, soon weakened
in rear, ridden 2f out, never troubled leaders
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
raced wide tracked leaders, ridden to lead narrowly 1f out, ran on
tracked leader, ridden to lead briefly approaching 1f out, ran on with winner, just held
TROJAN NIGHTS can step up on his Newmarket debut run. Trained by William Haggas, this son of Street Cry (responsible for the artificial surface superstar Zenyatta) shaped with promise when fifth behind Desert Law at Newmarket. The second and third have franked the form and with the longer trip in his favour he looks the one to beat. Red Mercury is going the right way, and with Richard Hughes on top for the first time and the yard in great form he commands respect. Motivado is bred to improve with time and distance, whilst the Deep Impact filly Sunday Bess is an extremely rare contender who is fascinating on debut; she looks the more interesting newcomer than Hugely Exciting.
Hugely Exciting Bahamian Bounty colt out of Princess Louise.
Motivado 7-1 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear and pushed along, soon outpaced, kept on to take 4th inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 10, 6l behind Stamp Duty (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy in Sep.
Red Mercury (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Chased leading pair, pushed along over 2f out, 3rd and no impression on leading duo over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 6l behind Marked Card (8-13) at Leicester 7f 2yo stks (3) gs.
Sammy Alexander 66-1 (9-3) In touch, switched to stands side halfway, chased leader until led and overall leader over 2f out until over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 17l behind The Paddyman (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Trojan Nights (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 12, 10l behind Desert Law (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Tullius (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Slowly away, reminders after start, outpaced throughout, 11th of 14, 26l behind Major Art (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Sunday Bess (JPN) Deep Impact filly out of Lhiz.