raced keenly, chased leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced keenly, soon crossed over to lead on rail, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, soon lost 2nd, weakened well inside final furlong
mid-division on inside, still plenty to do when switched right over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led near finish
chased leader, every chance 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, some late minor headway, never dangerous
restless in gates, raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on, headed near finish
upset in stalls, slowly away, behind, awkward on bend 6f out, never on terms
restless in gates, mid-division on outside, headway chasing leaders over 1f out, went 2nd and ridden to challenge inside final furlong, outpaced into 3rd final 50 yards
DESERT FRIEND only had three rivals to beat at Leicester but did it in such style that he can remain unbeaten before going on to better things. Tribal Commander was very green at Bath but stayed on nicely once getting the hang of the job and looks certain to win before long. Never Do Nothing made an impression on his Kempton debut and started odds-on at Thirsk where he always looked the likely winner so he’s an obvious threat. Silkstone got up close home over 7f at Leicester though has to concede weight all round but Spirit Of Lund belied his 80/1 SP with an eye-catching run at Musselburgh.
Silkstone (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) In touch, headway over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Leicester 7f stks (5) gf in Aug beating Beauty Concept (9-2) by nk, 9 ran.
Desert Friend (IRE) 6-4fav (9-2) Dwelt headway to lead over 5f out, made rest, ridden and ran on strongly final furlong, comfortable, won at Leicester 1m stks (4) gf in Sep beating Brasca (9-2) by 4 1/2l, 4 ran.
Never Do Nothing (IRE) 4-7fav (9-2) Chased leaders, led 1f out, driven clear, comfortably, won at Thirsk 1m stks (5) gd in Aug beating Wolf Prince (9-2) by 2l, 9 ran.
Cormier (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, never troubled leaders after, 5th of 8, 8 1/2l behind Garrus (9-9) at Newcastle 6f stks (5) pol in Aug.
Play It By Ear (IRE) Dragon Pulse colt out of Seriously.
The Great Story 12-1 (9-5) In touch, headway over 3f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Eyelool (9-5) at Epsom 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Chiniak (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Keen towards rear, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, last of 8, 28 3/4l behind Off Piste (9-2) at Ripon 1m stks (5) gd in Aug.
Spirit Of Lund (IRE) 80-1 (9-5) Slowly away, behind, headway and switched right to inside over 1f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Caballero (9-5) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Tribal Commander 4-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on into 2nd inside final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Eesha's Smile (9-2) at Bath 1m stks (4) fm in Sep.
