raced centre, led that trio, overall leader halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, ran on final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, ridden 2f out, never near leaders
raced centre, tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon challenged, driven and stayed on gamely
held up towards rear, short lived effort over 1f out
slowly into stride, mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, headed halfway, ridden over 1f out, soon pressed winner, stayed on, held towards finish
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
dwelt, raced centre, ridden 2f out, lost 3rd towards finish
Nonrunner
Fireside is selected here ahead of Major Willy, Slam and Cadre. Accused showed plenty of promise on his Redcar debut and, even though he was last in a valuable sales race at The Curragh last time, he can go well here. However, Fireside was sixth in the same race, showing plenty of promise on his debut run and he rates as a major player today. Major Willy finished third in the same race and should also be considered. Others of interest are John Gosden's newcomer, Cadre, who cost 200,000 euros, the 32,000 guineas son of Acclamation, Chinese Profit, David Elsworth's newcomer Lazy Days, Slam, who ran well on his debut, which came in Listed company, but was beaten at odds-on last time when he pulled hard; if he settles better, he can go well, and Michael Jarvis's 60,000 guineas newcomer, Speedy Dollar. Of the others, Red Merlin at least showed improvement from run one to two last time, Brian Meehan's Deo Valente looks sure to improve on his debut and Luca Cumani runs the Falbrav newcomer Falcativ. For the selection, though, we return to Fireside.
Accused (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Always behind, last of 19, 20l behind Luck Money (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo stk gf in Sept.
Cadre (IRE) King's Best colt, half-brother to 1m-1m4f winner Jakarta Jade.
Chinese Profit Acclamation colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Deo Valente (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, lost place halfway, 8th of 13, 8l behind Fr Dominic (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Falcativ Falbrav colt out of winning miler Frottola.
Fireside 7-1 (9-0) Slowly away, held up towards rear, 9th and headway on inner 1 1/2f out, soon short of room and switched, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 19, 6l behind Luck Money (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo stk gf in Sept.
Hellzapoppin Mtoto colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-1m4f.
Lazy Days Bahamian Bounty colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Kaylianni and 6f-7f winner Diamond Diva.
Red Merlin (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Took keen hold in mid-division, effort on outside 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Redolent (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Aug.
Slam 1-2fav (9-3) Steadied start, pulled very hard behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Alfathaa (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Speedy Dollar (USA) Dixie Union colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Sun 14-1 (9-3) Raced centre, always towards rear, 16th of 20, 7l behind Tanweer (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Tharawaat (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Started slowly, towards rear, ridden halfway, weakened quickly over 2f out, tailed off, 9th of 10, 24l behind Sharp Nephew (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Aug.
Whitcombe Minister (USA) Deputy Minister colt out of 7f winner Pronghorn.
Grand Cuvee 66-1 (9-3) Behind, hard ridden and progress over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 16, 5l behind Silver Rime (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Sept.
Major Willy 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division on far rail, progress after halfway, 2nd and ridden 2f out, 3rd and no impression final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 19, 4l behind Luck Money (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo stk gf in Sept.
