slowly away and went left start, held up, pushed along and headway over 2f out, edged left and stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
raced keenly, prominent in main group, switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached winner
took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, held up and behind, pushed along halfway, soon struggling
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
raced alone on stands side rail, made virtually all, shaken up over 1f out, in command final furlong, ran on well
soon outpaced and always behind
slowly into stride, held up, pushed along and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
LOCKSLEY HALL, Rum King and Brannagh make the shortlist here, with the first-named having the form in the book and he looks the likeliest winner. Entered in the Dewhurst, Brannagh is a half-brother to Lord Shanakill and his trainer is likely to have him ready first time out. The market may be the best guide to his chances, the only concern being that he has clearly taken time to mature. Rum King was well beaten at Newmarket on debut, but he showed improved form to get in the frame at Lingfield last time. That was only a respectable effort however, and he has a lot to find with the selection. Locksley Hall is a half-brother to a dual winner in the States and he has run well on both his starts to date, just touched off at Newbury last time. Locksley Hall can make it third time lucky.
Brannagh (USA) Hennessy colt out of Green Room.
Chat De La Burg (USA) Johannesburg colt out of Catsuit.
Great Intrigue (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Prominent stands side, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 18l behind Danzoe (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Joe Rua (USA) Johannesburg colt out of Red Tulle.
Rock A Doodle Doo (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 13, 17l behind Jira (8-12) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Rum King (USA) 6-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, switched left and headway over 2f out, not clear run briefly over 1f out, soon switched left, went 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Folly Bridge (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Sep.
Sassanian (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden and wandered under pressure over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 6, 3l behind Forgotten Army (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Aldorable 33-1 (8-11) Chased winner, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 6l behind Fenella Rose (8-11) at Epsom Downs 6f fll mdn stks (5) gf in Sep.
Bobby's Doll Needwood Blade filly out of Nine To Five.
Locksley Hall (USA) 9-4fav (9-3) Led, ridden 1f out, edged left and headed close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Pastoral Player (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
