held up in rear and keen, headway on inner to lead over 1f out, ran on well
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, chased winner final furlong until no extra inside final furlong
chased leader and keen, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
prominent on outer, ridden over 2f out, wandered over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
Sagredo was a possible for Glorious Goodwood next week but appears to be taking a much easier route by coming here; World Spirit and Giant Slalom can give Sir Mark Prescott's runner the most to think about. Giant Slalom coped with the step up in trip last time and can pose a big threat now he has proven he can handle cut in the ground. The son of Tomba has inherited his stamina from his dam's side and a market move would be interesting. World Spirit is versatile regarding the ground she has really likeable attitude. However, this trip is a step into the unknown for her and she does have a bit to prove. Especially if Sagredo runs up to expectations. The three-year-old looks the most natural stayer on paper and can give Prescott his first winner of the Graham Rock Memorial Handicap.
Sagredo (USA) 7-1 (9-7) Held up, headway when not clear run over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Rosbay (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) hvy.
Woodcraft 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, effort under pressure over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 4l behind Soft Morning (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
World Spirit 7-2 (8-12) Led 1f, remained in touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Lady Stardust (10-0) at Newmarket 1m fll hcp (3) sft in Jun.
Giant Slalom 11-4 (8-10) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind Greek Envoy (9-6) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Jun.
John Dillon (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, kept on, won at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft beating Bivouac (8-7) by 2l, 14 ran.