chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, pressed winner from over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, headway halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
soon pushed along but outpaced in rear, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led 4f, weakened 1f out
soon outpaced, in rear
Some top yards are represented here and we will plump for the Ed Dunlop trained Benandonner, with Spinning and Indian Sabre put forward as the main dangers. Benandonner has shown signs of greenness in two outings but could now be ready to show his true ability. He was fourth in what looked a stronger race than this on the turf at Lingfield last time and with that experience under his belt he may be ready to strike gold. Indian saber finished behind the selection on that occasion but doesn¿t have too much ground to make up. As with Benandonner he is open to improvement as well and could reach the places. Spinning has yet to run a bad race and is rated in the mid-seventies. He hails from a yard still in great form and it would be no surprise to see this one go very close. All Clued Up could prove best of the others, but if Benandonner handles the surface he should be good enough to take first prize.
Tetrode (USA) Quiet American gelding, half-brother to the winning sprinter Salviati.
Benandonner (USA) 7-2 (9-0) In touch, effort over 2f out, carried left, soon chasing leaders, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind China Cherub (8-9) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Indian Sabre (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, effort 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 4l behind China Cherub (8-9) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Pronto Vende (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Soon outpaced, 8th of 9, 10l behind Elegant Times (8-10) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Jun.
Spinning 9-4fav (9-3) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced halfway, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Bel Cantor (8-12) at Pontefract 6f 3yo mdn (5) gs in May.
Active Audience (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Sunrise Safari (8-12) at Hamilton 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in May.
All Clued Up (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Dwelt, soon prominent, driven to chase winner over 1f out, no impression, lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Safari Mischief (9-0) at Folkestone 5f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Wilmas Gal 66-1 (8-9) Always behind, 14th of 17, 20l behind Maid In England (8-6) at Leicester 7f 3yo sll (5) gf in Jun.