chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, effort halfway, never dangerous
chased leader, led halfway, kept on well and edged right inside final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace
pushed along and outpaced towards rear, never dangerous
went right start, in rear, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
The form of Nickel Silver's debut run has been franked by the winner finishing second in the Woodcote Stakes since and so he gets the vote ahead of Mission Impossible and Timewatch amongst others. Bryan's Smart's Choisir colt ran a blinder first time up over course and distance and if he has learnt from that experience, he can win today. This quicker ground will suit and he looks worth a bet. Mission Impossible was expected to win at York having made a pleasing debut at Beverley, however he finished well beaten in fourth and didn't appear to improve for the step up to this trip. It would be folly to rule him out just yet though, and if the market speaks in his favour, take note. Russian Reel should have come on for his debut and must be respected, along with Timewatch. The latter steps up a furlong today which looks sure to suit and one should expect a better showing. newcomers Astrol and Hurstpierpoint should be watched in the betting for support, however Nickel Silver is taken to build on his promising debut and win here.
Mission Impossible 10-3fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Feared In Flight (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs in May.
Nickel Silver 8-1 (9-3) Prominent, driven 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Bespoke Boy (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Rich James (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 11l behind Rubirosa (9-3) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Russian Reel 4-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Nine Stories (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in May.
The Last Bottle (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 13, 7l behind Feared In Flight (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs in May.
Timewatch 11-2 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 5, 4l behind Ingleby Star (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.
Hurstpierpoint (IRE) Night Shift filly out of 1m4f winner Double Gamble.
Limelight (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Soon behind, ridden and struggling halfway, 10th of 13, 10l behind Johar Jamal (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in May.
