held up, headway when hung left over 2f out and hung right when weakening final furlong
held up, headway over 4f out, led over 3f out, clear over 1f out, easily
in touch, led after 2f, hung left and headed over 3f out, soon beaten
prominent, pushed along over 6f out, reminders over 4f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, effort when weakening over 2f out
towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
led, headed after 2f and remained in touch, ridden and one pace final 2f
towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace final 2f
Patrick Hills (nephew of trainer John Hills) has his highest profile ride to date aboard Act Friendly, who is fancied to land this at the main expense of Hernando Royal and Bollin Derek who are fancied to give Godolphin's representative the most to do. Bollin Derek obviously strengthened up during the winter and has enjoyed a very profitable campaign. He is versatile regarding the ground but will be a major player if the going turn soft. Hernando Royal, like the selection, has scope to improve and can only learn from this fourth career outing. Hughie Morrison thinks the son of Hernando still has plenty of learning to do but he is going the right way and should not be underestimated. However, Act Friendly, who was one of the first runners to show an about turn in fortunes for the Boys In Blue when she scored at Newcastle in July, steps up to a more appropriate trip today and, with her rider's 7lb claim helping swing the pendulum in her favour, is fancied to enhance her profile even further in this modest company.
Act Friendly (IRE) 1-9fav (8-11) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, clear approaching final furlong, comfortably, won at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Fadansil (9-2) by 6l, 6 ran.
Peppertree Lane (IRE) 17-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders and keen on outer, ridden over 2f out, soon edged left, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 10l behind Futun (9-7) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Idarah (USA) 22-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, rallied until weakened final 50 yards, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Numeric (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Hernando Royal 5-2 (9-0) Chased leader 9f out, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, won at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stk (5) fbs in Jul beating Born Wild (8-9) by 6l, 11 ran.
Dream Champion 7-2 (9-7) Chased winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 6, 17l behind Strategic Mount (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Flying Clarets (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Kahlua Kiss (9-6) at York 1m 2f fll hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Bedouin Blue (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led and edged left inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jul beating Rajaall (9-7) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Bollin Derek 4-9fav (8-10) Soon close up, led over 7f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Warsaw Pact (8-6) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in May.
Juniper Girl (IRE) 5-2 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and hung right over 2f out, one pace final 2f, 2nd of 7, 13l behind Bollin Derek (8-5) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) hvy in May.
