towards rear, switched left and headway over 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, no extra, headed inside final furlong, faded towards finish, lost 2nd final stride
started slowly, soon led, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, stayed on well to lead again inside final furlong, driven out
pulled hard, close up, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden and chased leaders over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to take 2nd final stride, not reach winner
took keen hold, pressed leader, effort and every chance over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly final furlong
tracked leader on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly from 2f out, eased inside final furlong
started slowly, held up last in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, weakened over 1f out
Some fair form on offer here and it is Awinnersgame who gets the nod ahead of the unbeaten duo of Doctor Crane and Firebet. Jeremy Noseda's Kyllachy colt was a winner on his second start at Haydock and the earlier form of his debut second at York has been franked by the winner Lord Shanakill running third in the Coventry. The selection himself went on to be sixth in that race and he shapes as if this extra furlong should suit. Doctor Crane won well on his debut but this ground could turn soft and that may go against this horse, whilst Firebet only had to be pushed out to beat Tepmokea at Carlisle. That form may not be anything out of the ordinary but it was a taking debut and with the horse fine on softer ground and likely to love this extra distance, a big run could be on the cards. The Hannon team have some fine juveniles and Oratory must be respected; Polish Pride and Flying Lady add to an interesting line-up; however it is Awinnersgame who can shine.
Awinnersgame (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace after, 6th of 18, 7l behind Art Connoisseur (9-1) at Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Doctor Crane (USA) 15-8 (9-3) Held up, headway and switched left over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Royal Executioner (9-3) by 2l, 6 ran.
Firebet (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jun beating Tepmokea (9-3) by 2l, 11 ran.
Oratory (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Carried left start, held up, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, led 1f out, readily, won at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun beating Dreamwalk (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Polish Pride 7-4fav (8-9) With leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Mullglen (8-10) at York 5f 2yo hcp (3) hvy.
Kaiser Willie (IRE) Xaar colt out of an unraced mare.
Flying Lady (IRE) 11-4 (8-9) Behind, switched early, hampered over 4f out, effort 3f out, one pace from 1f out, never troubled leaders, 7th of 17, 10l behind Maid For Music (8-12) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf.
