mid-division, headway over 4f out, went 2nd over 2f out, led and ridden over 1f out, in command final furlong, stayed on
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon well beaten
chased leader, hung right throughout, lost 2nd 5f out, weakened over 3f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, slightly impeded 1f out, soon switched right, kept on, no impression on winner
took keen hold, chased leaders, went 2nd 5f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon switched right, held inside final furlong, kept on
slowly away, soon mid-division, pushed along 4f out, went 4th over 2f out, not trouble leaders
behind, ridden 4f out, modest late headway, no chance
slowly away, behind, ridden over 4f out, modest late headway, no chance
Willard Creek sets the standard though it’s not a particularly high one having returned a beaten favourite on his last couple of outings. A chance is taken GOOD MEASURE (NAP) improves for this further step up in trip in first-time cheekpieces having shown some progress at Thirsk last time and the Haggas yard continues to fire-in the winners. Island Of Skye was still beaten a long way when third at Windsor while the newcomer Salve Japan is worth a second glance.
Willard Creek 8-11fav (10-1) Raced keenly tracking leaders, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd final 110 yards, strong challenge close home, just failed, 2nd of 7, shd behind Langton Wold (9-7) at Catterick 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
You Didn't Did You 50-1 (9-8) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 19l behind Winforglory (9-5) at Yarmouth 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Desert William 100-1 (9-6) In rear, raced keenly, switched left 2f out, soon pushed along and kept on steadily, never nearer, 4th of 9, 9 1/2l behind Golden Lyra (9-7) at Kempton 1m 4f stks (3) pol in Jul.
Good Measure 11-2 (9-4) Pulled hard, held up in behind leaders, every chance when ridden along over 1f out, ran on but not pace to challenge, 4th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Mount Athos (9-4) at Thirsk 7f stks (5) gd in Jun.
Irish Approach (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 6, 12 1/2l behind Border Edge (9-4) at Nottingham 1m stks (4) gf in Jun.
Island Of Skye 11-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, stayed on in 3rd final furlong, never any chance with winner, 3rd of 12, 11 1/4l behind Kind Gesture (9-3) at Windsor 1m stks (4) gf in Jun.
Kotyonok 33-1 (9-4) Soon chasing leaders on rail, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 5th of 8, 13l behind Shawnee Warrior (9-6) at Chepstow 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Salve Japan Dabirsim filly out of Salve Diana.