close up, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon led, ridden out
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden, hung right and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
very slowly away, raced in last place, ridden and hung right over 1f out, challenged winner and hung left inside final furlong, stayed on when hung right near finish
led, ridden over 2f out, hung left and headed over 1f out, one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen and tracked leader, ridden when squeezed out over 1f out, not recover
Some frustrating types on view and Coyote Creek is selected ahead of Ancient Culture and Longspur. Coyote Creek has had many chances but he does not look completely ungenuine. A step up to 14 furlongs looked a bridge too far but his form over this trip stands up to inspection and this is not a race with much strength in depth. Ancient Culture is persevered with in a visor. The colt does not look entirely straight-forward but Ryan Moore is a man riding with supreme confidence at the moment. Longspur travelled well on debut but lacked for experience when push came to shove. He is watched in the market to see if the lesson has been learnt. Precept tried to make a race of it against Dawn Sky at Lingfield. The going will be markedly different on Saturday. Double Rainbow never raced for Mark Johnston but arrives on the course for Jamie Poulton. Marquee has it to do on figures but is willing in spite of a lack of natural ability. Two Timer caught the eye on his third start and is here versus an engagement in a handicap. Coyote Creek has questions to answer but can silence doubters here.
Ancient Culture 9-4fav (9-3) Started slowly, soon prominent, headway on inside over 1f out, soon led, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Silver Suitor (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Coyote Creek 8-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden and lost place 4f out, never dangerous after, 9th of 10, 13l behind Tempelstern (8-9) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (3) sft in Jul.
Longspur 4-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, ridden over 3f out, headway under pressure over 2f out, hung badly right over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Alaghiraar (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) sft in Jul.
Two Timer (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Soon led, pushed along 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon edged left, not much room and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Dawn Sky (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 3f mdn stk (5) sft in Jul.
Blush On Cue (USA) 50-1 (8-12) Behind until moderate late headway, 9th of 14, 12l behind Inchinata (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn fll (5) pol in Jul.
Precept 20-1 (8-11) Close up, headway to track leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Dawn Sky (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 3f mdn stk (5) sft in Jul.
Double Rainbow (IRE) Sadler's Wells colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Sumora and 7f winner Fleeting Shadow.
Black Wadi 33-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 10th of 11, well behind Miss Marvellous (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 2f mdn stk (5) sft in Jul.
Kitebrook 66-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride and always behind, 10th of 13, 21l behind Dawn Sky (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 3f mdn stk (5) sft in Jul.
Marquee (IRE) 10-3fav (8-13) Mid-division, smooth headway to challenge over 3f out, ridden and led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Toboggan Lady (8-3) at Hamilton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) sft in Jul.
