chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led well over 1f out, all out
chased leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, no impression final furlong
led stand side pair, ridden and no chance with far side group from over 2f out
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
behind, headway and hung right over 1f out, kept on final furlong
led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, every chance final furlong, hard ridden inside final furlong, held near finish
tracked leader stand side, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, no extra entering final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, effort halfway, never on terms
mid-division, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
IL WARRD bounced back to form with a fine second last time in a good quality listed contest and the three year-old should possess too much quality for these. The winner of the Easter Stakes earlier this season, he was a fine second in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot, a re-production of which would see him land this easily. He remains relatively lightly raced and could be a type to make into a high class four year-old at this trip. His main danger on paper looks to be his stablemate Dijeerr. He made a belated seasonal debut at Newmarket two months ago before finding the smart Atlantic Sport too strong at Sandown last time. The slow early pace at Sandown would not have suited him especially as the race was over seven furlongs. He is rated identically to his stable companion but based on recent form, Il Warrd would look the first string. Scuffle is improving at a rate of knots and given her rating connections have been left with little option but to step her into pattern company. Her inexperience might just count against her in a field like this though. Francesco D'Gorgio looked to get outpaced at a vital stage last weekend at Ascot but is certainly a place contender. Damika was two places behind Dijeerr at Sandown and it is difficult to envisage Richard Whitaker's charge reversing the form. Il Warrd is selected to win this listed contest.
Il Warrd (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Pressed leaders, took keen hold, led over 3f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on one pace, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Kalahari Gold (8-13) at Newbury 7f lst stk (1) gd in Sept.
Aeroplane 33-1 (9-3) Help up, always in rear, struggling from over 2f out, last of 9, 18l behind Paco Boy (9-0) at Newbury 7f Grp 2 (1) gs in Aug.
Bond City (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up, pushed along and headway over 2f out stayed on well from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Haydock 6f stk 0-90 (3) hvy in Sept beating Invincible Force (8-13) by 1l, 7 ran.
Damika (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Ceremonial Jade (9-2) at Great Leighs 6f stk (2) pol in Sept.
Dijeerr (USA) 7-4fav (9-2) Led, brought outside straight, ridden and strongly pressed from 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon held by winner, kept on well to just hold 2nd, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Atlantic Sport (8-12) at Sandown 7f lst stk (1) sft in Sept.
Icelandic 7-1 (9-2) Steadied rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to dispute 2nd inside final furlong, well held by winner, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Atlantic Sport (8-12) at Sandown 7f lst stk (1) sft in Sept.
Protector (SAF) 12-1 (9-8) In touch stands' side, driven 2f out, chased leader in that group inside final furlong, stayed on, 6th of 27, 6l behind Against The Grain (9-0) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up far side group, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 7th of 27, 4l behind Regal Parade (8-10) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) hvy in Sept.
Tombi (USA) 8-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Lesson In Humility (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Burnwynd Boy 5-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Knot In Wood (8-9) at Hamilton 6f stk (2) sft in Sept.
Easy Target (FR) 25-1 (8-13) In touch, raced keenly, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 15, 6l behind Kalahari Gold (8-13) at Newbury 7f lst stk (1) gd in Sept.
Passion Fruit 20-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, never a factor, 9th of 12, 13l behind Jonny Lesters Hair (8-13) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Sept.
Russian Empress (IRE) 6-1jt-fav (9-4) Tracked leaders in 5th, 4th and effort early straight, no impression final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 4l behind Rain Rush (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gs in Sept.
Cristal Clear (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Towards rear, effort when not much room 2f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 9, 7l behind Persian Sea (9-5) at Pontefract 6f fll hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Sept.
Francesca d'Gorgio (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Meydan Princess (8-10) at Ascot 7f lst fll stk (1) gd in Sept.
Scuffle 10-11fav (9-4) Mid-division, headway on bit on inside 2f out, ridden to lead just over 1f out, driven out final furlong, readily, won at Salisbury 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (3) gs in Jul beating Victoria Reel (8-2) by 3l, 6 ran.
Mac Love 50-1 (9-2) Slowly away, behind, effort 4f out, never a factor, last of 15, 25l behind Kalahari Gold (8-13) at Newbury 7f lst stk (1) gd in Sept.
