chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, no impression until kept on towards finish, never troubled leaders
led after 1f, ridden and headed well over 2f out, kept on until no extra inside final furlong
led 1f, tracked leader, led again well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish
behind and soon outpaced, never dangerous
behind, outpaced 4f out, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge
Nonrunner
Inspector Clouseau is marginally preferred to Beetuna, while Gala Casino Boy and Govenor Eliott are others to bear in mind as they are closely matched on what they have shown so far. And it will be noteworthy to see how the betting market reacts where they are concerned. Govenor Elliot was boisterous in the preliminaries before his debut at York a fortnight ago; which may have been a factor in him tiring near the finish. However, Mark Johnston's two-year-olds usually improve for a run, so a bold effort cannot be ruled out today. Gala Casino Boy, who finished second in that race on the Knavesmire, has a likeable attitude and can be fancied to find a race before too long. He will be interesting for a nursery and is one to keep in the notebook whatever happens. Beetuna is going the right way and caught the eye in defeat at York two weeks ago. The Bryan Smart-trained colt will be nowhere near the 50/1 odds that were available that day and he could easily justify any confidence if he has improved in the inventing period. However, Inspector Clouseau has been unfortunate enough to come up against some potentially smart individuals in each of his previous starts, which can only have helped with his education. This quicker ground will also be a help and, with the form of his latest start receiving a significant boost at Doncaster at the weekend, this son of Daylami should not be underestimated here.
Beetuna (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Chased winner, ridden 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, nk behind Giant Love (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn (3) gf.
Govenor Eliott (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 11, 2l behind Captain Macarry (9-1) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Inspector Clouseau (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Alexander Castle (9-3) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Mahadee (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Always behind, 10th of 14, 21l behind Bonjour Allure (8-12) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Eternal Optimist (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 12l behind Yankee Bravo (9-1) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf.
Maahe (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 7l behind Lesson In Humility (8-7) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jul.
Snickers First 66-1 (9-0) Held up and ran green, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 25l behind Rosaleen (9-0) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Jul.
Feeling Fresh (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, effort over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 8l behind Brasingaman Hifive (8-12) at Haydock 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Gala Casino Star (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Captain Macarry (9-1) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Jaconet (USA) 11-2 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Tadalavil (8-13) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Aug.
