held up in touch, not clear run and switched right 1f out, ran on strongly, led close home
led, ridden over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra
held up in touch, headway to challenge 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, headed close home
tracked leaders, not clear run 2f out, switched right 1f out, ran on to take 3rd final strides
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
The vote here goes to Grantley Adams ahead of mainly Advanced and Loyal Royal. Much as Advanced has not been seen since finishing ninth in the Gimcrack, he is clearly held in some regard and can go well. Ans Bach couldn't built on his winning debut in Group company last time, while The Snatcher has a bit to find on overall form. Grantley Adams won a fair nursery from a mark of 90 last time and he is afforded claims, while Loyal Royal's second to the well-regarded Bonny Prince Blue last time brings him into the reckoning. Memphis Man has also only found Bonny Prince Blue too good for him at maiden level, while Macvel's fourth in a valuable Doncaster nursery last time suggests that she could get involved. Overall, though, in this interesting contest, we will side with Grantley Adams.
Advanced 7-1 (8-11) Behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 7l behind Amadeus Wolf (8-11) at York 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug.
Ans Bach 11-2 (8-11) Slowly into stride, headway halfway, ridden and hung badly left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 6l behind Prince of Light (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf.
The Snatcher (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Led 1f, remained prominent, ridden and ran on to lead post, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Golden Alchemist (8-10) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Grantley Adams 2-1fav (8-9) Behind, headway halfway, ridden over 2f out, drifted left inside final furlong, led close home, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf beating Skhilling Spirit (8-0) by a nk, 7 ran.
Loyal Royal (IRE) 4-5fav (9-0) Slowly into stride, raced keenly, tracked leaders, challenged from over 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Bonnie Prince Blue (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jul.
Memphis Man 50-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 16th of 22, 6l behind Johnny The Fish (8-11) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gf.
Macvel (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, swerved left inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 4th of 17, 2l behind Violette (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo fll hcp (2) gf.
