held up in touch, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, soon clear
held up in touch, headway and effort over 2f out, one pace under pressure
led, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner
towards rear, pushed along halfway, kept on well final 2f, not pace of winner
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, pushed along halfway, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong
Craigstown gets the confident vote in the opener with Inspector Clouseau and Tarbolton rating the main dangers. The selection was a fair fifth in what looked a better race behind Latin Lad last time out. He looks sure to have improve for the experience and given nominal improvement he looks the one to be on. Inspector Clouseau rates the main danger as he was a fair fifth on his debut behind Donegal. He is another that is sure to improve but that effort came on a much softer surface and he looks opposable on this faster ground. Tarbolton is another that ran with promise on his debut and he has definite place claims but he is bred to be suited by a longer trip in time. Of the remainder Alexander Castle is a colt by Lemon Drop Kid and hails from a yard that can ready a debutante so should be watched in the market but Craigstown is taken to win this before going on to better things.
Actabou Tobougg colt, half-brother to winning hurdler Carrietau.
Alexander Castle (USA) Lemon Drop Kid colt, half-brother to winning miler Ladina.
Craigstown 11-1 (9-0) Held up, shaken up over 2f out, headway on outside 1f out, ran on well, nearest finish, 5th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Latin Lad (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn (2) gf.
Inspector Clouseau (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Pushed along towards rear, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 20l behind Donegal (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn (3) sft in Jul.
Safari Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 8th of 14, 10l behind Alan Devonshire (9-3) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Sonny Sam (IRE) Black Sam Bellamy colt, half-brother to 7f winner Sands Of Barra.
Tarbolton (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Chased leader to 5f out, stayed prominent until weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 12l behind Jedediah (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Blazing Mask (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Hampered start, always behind, last of 11, 13l behind Baldemar (9-1) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd.
Narmeen 10-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 12l behind Lady Rangali (8-10) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Salsa Time Hernando filly, related to several winners from 7f-2m.
