prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing winner and hung right, kept on same pace
made all, driven clear approaching final furlong, ran on well
tracked leaders, effort and edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, not pace to challenge
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, never on terms
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, hard driven halfway, kept on well under pressure
prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out
There are some interesting newcomers lining up for the opener on the card including Confront, Mazara and Garland but Fool's Wildcat sets a decent standard and he looks the one they all have to beat. The selection has shown a consistent level of form in all three starts, earning a rating of 82 in the process and he will be tough to beat on the evidence of those starts. Boot Strap Bill and Sweet Hope have both shown promise from limited opportunities and have to be respected but a bigger threat is likely to come from one of the newcomers. The Barry Hills-trained Tourist is bred to be useful and should appreciate the fast ground, as should Sir Michael Stoute's Confront. John Dunlop's Mazara is likely to be all the better for the run and, while a market move for Garland would be of interest, a safer bet looks to be Fool's Wildcat.
Boot Strap Bill 33-1 (8-9) In rear, headway over 1f out, squeezed through inside final furlong, soon edged left, not quicken near finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Dancer's Legacy (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Cape Rock Cape Cross colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f-7f.
Confront Nayef colt, half-brother to a 1m2f winner in France.
Fool's Wildcat (USA) 15-8 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden halfway, effort 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 2 1/2l behind Meeriss (9-5) at Lingfield 7f nov stk (4) pol.
Mazara (IRE) Alhaarth gelding, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m.
Musashi (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind , not clear run 3f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Paveroc (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Penchesco (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 11l behind Golan Knight (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Jun.
Tourist Oasis Dream colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f-1m.
Dark Camellia Olden Times filly, half-sister to several winners from 6f-1m2f.
Garland Hawk Wing filly, half-sister to winning miler Dicharachera and 7f winner Dowlleh.
Sweet Hope (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden and beaten over 1f out, last of 5, 2 1/2l behind Dellini (8-12) at Chester 6f 2yo fll (2) gf in Aug.
Talamahana 40-1 (9-0) Prominent until weakened quickly over 2f out, last of 15, 29l behind Rinterval (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Aug.
Farpedon 12-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Rockfield Lodge (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Aug.
