mid-division, hard ridden from 2f out, no impression
mid-division, headway and challenged over 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra final furlong
outpaced behind leaders, rallied and stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride and outpaced in rear, tailed off
pulled early and chased leaders on rail, switched left and challenged on bit 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, found nil and headed final 50 yards
slowly away and held up in touch, ridden, headway and switched left to challenge just over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead final 50 yards, readily
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
prominent, ridden and headway 2f out, found nil after
chased leader, headway and led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, not quicken final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear, no impression
behind, pushed along 3f out, stayed on well from 1f out, nearest finish
slowly into stride and outpaced in rear, no impression
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened final furlong
Councellor is given the verdict ahead of Anchor Date and Cross My Mind. Councellor looked to have an obvious chance on the book at Epsom on his most recent start and he certainly went into most people's notebooks when finishing an eyecatching second at Epsom. With a plum draw tonight and hopefully better luck, he is very difficult to get away from as a betting medium. Anchor Date chased home a Tregoning hotpot at Thirsk on his most recent start. The going and trip do not inconvenience on this occasion. Cross My Mind is best in on official figures. Connections are not taking any chances with McEvoy replacing a talented claimer. Speakerboxxx is part-owned by Willie Carson. This trip looks ideal on breeding so the market is watched. Art Royal was sent off as second favourite behind Rob Roy for a Newmarket maiden at the back end of last term. Given Amanda Perrett's recent form at present - we will give him the swerve. Of the remainder, Cyclonic was backed off the boards at Lingfield on debut. Initially put in at 14/1 - he was returned at 4/1 but ran no sort of a race. Councellor looked to have future winner written all over him last time up and we will not desert him on this occasion.
Ample Note Piccolo gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Xcess Baggage and sprinter Efistorm.
Anchor Date 11-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 3f out, every chance well over 1f out, kept on, always held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Maghazi (9-0) at Thirsk 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Art Royal (USA) 9-2 (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 18th of 23, 17l behind Rob Roy (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (D2) gd in Oct.
Comcatchini Compton Place gelding out of a lightly raced mare. Half brother to 6f winner Imperial Ballet.
Councellor (FR) 15-8 (9-0) Tracked leader, trapped on rails from over 2f out, squeezed through to chase winner 1f out, rallied towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 7, shd behind Hewaraat (9-0) at Epsom 6f mdn stk (5) gd.
Cross My Mind 16-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind All Ivory (9-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Cross The Line (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Ridden along, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 13l behind Admiral's Cruise (9-0) at Newbury 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Cyclonic 4-1 (9-0) Started slowly, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no progress final 2f, 11th of 18, 15l behind Dash of Lime (8-9) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Jul.
Oneiro Way (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Awkward lead in stalls, soon in mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 33l behind Night Hour (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (D2) gs in Sept.
Speakerboxxx Zafonic gelding, half-brother to 6f-7f winner Glebe Garden.
Whistle 'n Flute 33-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, struggling halfway, never dangerous, 14th of 18, 25l behind Dash of Lime (8-9) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Jul.
Blue Line 22-1 (8-10) Towards rear on outside, driven 3f out, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, 5th of 16, 7l behind Daybreak Dancer (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Bold Brownie Almaty filly out of an unraced mare.
Carcinetto (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Tracked leader to over 2f out, weakened quickly, 10th of 12, 14l behind Percy's Pearl (9-0) at Windsor 1m 3yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Gregs Girl Bluegrass Prince filly, half-sister to three winning jumpers.
