in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on
dwelt in rear, pushed along over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, ridden to press leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
went right start led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
slowly away, soon recovered and close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Loch Ness Monster did so well to split previous winners on his Pontefract debut and has an obvious claim reverting to maiden company. However, we'll take him on with ROYAL BIG NIGHT. Mark Johnston's colt didn't shape too badly on debut on the Knavesmire and then ran into potentially useful sorts in a novice stakes at Ayr. He gives the impression of having more to offer and is a viable alternative to the favourite at the likely prices. The remainder with form need to improve dramatically to contend and the market should reflect stable expectations surrounding three newcomers, of which Dazzling Dan and Dancing Jaquetta make most appeal.
Brandon (FR) 16-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, headway into mid-division 2f out, soon ridden, never near leaders, 7th of 11, 24 3/4l behind Water Diviner (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (5) pol in Jul.
Coach Party 33-1 (8-11) Prominent on rail early, soon lost place, behind and struggling 4f out, never a factor, 10th of 11, 27l behind Knockabout Queen (8-6) at Windsor 6f stks (5) gf in Jun.
Dazzling Dan (IRE) Dandy Man colt out of Scrumptious.
Loch Ness Monster (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Shade keen, tracked leading pair on inside, pushed along over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, kept on into 2nd inside final 150 yards, promising debut, 2nd of 4, 3/4l behind Blown By Wind (9-2) at Pontefract 6f stks (2) gf in Jul.
Lonimoss Bareliere (FR) Palamoss colt out of Lonia Blue.
Royal Big Night (USA) 11-2 (9-2) Led, ridden edged left and headed over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 7, 5 1/2l behind Celebrity Dancer (9-9) at Ayr 6f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Dancing Jaquetta (IRE) Camacho filly out of Skehana.
Alatia (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Prominent, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 17 3/4l behind Dubai Legacy (9-2) at Doncaster 7f stks (4) sft in Jun.