tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, ran on to lead last strides
dwelt, behind, weakened over 2f out
led, strongly challenged from over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, pulled hard, ridden for challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, progress over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, headed last strides
Achill Bay is pitched into conditions company on only his second start but may be up to the task, with Edaara and Envision expected to give him most to do. Achill Bay shaped like a sure-fire future winner when going narrowly to Narvik in a maiden over seven furlongs here last month, and he would surely have started odds-on for any run-of-the-mill maiden next time. However, he is obviously highly rated to be tackling this better contest and the hint should be taken. The step up to a mile will suit this son of Peintre Celebre and this trip could turn out to be his best next year despite him holding a Vodafone Derby entry. Edaara's reputation preceded her to the racecourse as she went off as market leader for a Yarmouth maiden in September. Willie Haggas's filly finished only third but runs here in preference to the Group 2 Rockfel Stakes on Saturday, so her chance has to be respected. Of the rest, Envision, a close up seventh in the St Leger Yearling Stakes at Doncaster makes some appeal but she is not bred to get the trip. Red Rocks seemed not to stay when third over the course and distance last time but is worth a mention at least in a race that should see Achill Bay take all the beating.
Envision 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 22, 3l behind Johnny The Fish (8-11) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Sept.
Achill Bay (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (8-11) Raced centre, always prominent, led centre group over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, ran on, not reach winner, 2nd of 16, nk behind Narvik (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Bekoning (IRE) Beckett colt, half-brother to numerous winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Red Rocks (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Close up, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Fire And Rain (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Salute The General 66-1 (9-0) Raced far side, chased winner over 4f out, edged left over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 23, 10l behind Arm Candy (8-9) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Sept.
Edaara (IRE) 7-4fav (8-11) Mid-division, headway from 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, gaining towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Silver Dip (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn fll (2) gf in Sept.
