held up in touch, effort over 1f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, unable to quicken near finish
chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung left and ran on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, headway halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
hampered start, soon tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, soon headed, no extra inside final furlong
bumped start, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
went left start, led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
An interesting curtain raiser at racing headquarters, with Lawyer To The World forwarded as a sporting option to make a winning debut. Gentleman Pirate and College Scholar are also fancied to be on the premises, while any support for the Henry Cecil-trained Cavalry Guard would be noteworthy. The last named was an expensive purchase and, like many of the field, holds an entry in the Gimcrack at York next month. Cecil has been struggling for winners this term, though, and there is the suspicion this son of Officer will be all the better for a run. College Scholar is from a yard that has enjoyed a steady stream of winners and it will be interesting to see how the market speaks about him today. His breeding leans towards a slightly longer trip and again he may be one to take notes on this time around. Gentleman Pirate, having caught the eye on debut at Sandown, sets the standard in terms of experience. He was given a satisfactory introduction and looks capable of paying his way before too long. However, the strength of the Sandown form remains to be seen and he is not one to take too short a price about in a wide open contest like this. Therefore, it may be worth taking a chance with Lawyer To The World, who is a half-brother to smart sprinter Stormont. Along with a Gimcrack entry, this fellow is also a possible for the Phoenix Stakes at The Curragh; so has obviously been showing plenty at home. Steve Drowne has a 40% strike-rate with Neville Callaghan's juveniles and it will come as no surprise to see the statistics given another boost after this.
Cavalry Guard (USA) Officer colt out of a moderate racemare.
Cockney Rebel (IRE) Val Royal colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 7f.
College Scholar (GER) Dr Fong colt, half-brother to a winner miler in Germany.
Gentleman Pirate 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, switched left and headway approaching final furlong, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, hd behind Special Day (8-12) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Lawyer To World Marju colt, brother to the Group 2 winner Stormont, half-brother to numerous winners up to 2m.
Nou Camp Compton Place colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m4f and over hurdles.
Reebal 14-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 5l behind Hamoody (8-8) at Newmarket 6f nov stk (2) gf.
Marine Parade 5-2fav (9-3) In touch, ridden halfway, effort and hung left over 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 14, 4l behind Kyshanty (9-0) at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
