tracked leader, driven 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong to lead post
led, ridden and edged left approaching final furlong, kept on, headed post
A poor turnout for this conditions race and Mark Johnston provides fifty percent of the field with Dubai's Touch and Armigerent and we will side with the first named. As One Does is also expected to be involved in the finish. Dubai's Touch made it third time lucky when destroying his rivals in a Ripon maiden last month. He appears to be improving with racing and will be hard to stop this afternoon. Armigerent showed plenty of promise on his debut, finishing second to stable companion Drumfire. He looked in need of that outing and is expected to come on for the run. As One Does also hit winning form last time, comfortably beating Dowleh. The runner up let the form down on Saturday, but Kevin Ryan's colt did win with plenty in hand and so has to feared this afternoon. Alan Berry's newcomer Craig Y Nos is thrown in at the deep end here and looks booked for last place, but first prize should go to Dubai's Touch.
As One Does 3-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden over 2f out, drew clear final furlong, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May beating Dowlleh (9-3) by 3l, 5 ran.
Dubai's Touch 4-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, led over 2f out, driven out final furlong, easily, won at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Ghost Dancer (9-3) by 7l, 8 ran.
Armigerent (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, outpaced by winner final furlong, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Drumfire (9-1) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jun.
Craig Y Nos Auction House filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m and over hurdles.