chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, stumbled over 4f out, no danger after
led for af, remained close up, led again 3f out, soon ridden, under pressure inside final furlong, headed last 75 yards one pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
held up in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led after 1f, ridden and headed 3f out, rallied final furlong, led last 75 yards, ran on
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders, checked over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Hearthstead Dancer, Sin City and Bacharach are the three to consider here and preference is for the Mark Johnston newcomer, Hearthstead Dancer. Luca Cumani sends Sin City on the journey from Newmarket and this powerful yard is worthy of respect. However, after a reasonable debut run at Redcar, Sin City was well beaten at Beverley next time, finishing second last despite being well supported. Bacharach has had two runs but comes here a bit of an unknown quantity. He had a promising debut at Hamilton before finishing fifth at Ayr behind the likes of Yasood and Silent Times. The fourth home Nihal has gone on to score twice since but it¿s possible Nihal had an off day on that occasion. A chance is therefore taken with Nihal¿s stable companion Hearthstead Dancer. Mark Johnston should know where he stands with Bacharach and this daughter of Royal Academy will not have to be anything out of the ordinary to make a winning debut. Hearthstead Dancer gets the nod.
Jack Frost Nipping (USA) Miswaki colt, half-brother to 6f winner Quincannon and winning sprinters Chestnuts Roasting.
Sin City 9-1 (9-0) Pushed along towards rear, never dangerous, 5th of 6, 9l behind The Visualiser (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Turkish Sultan (IRE) Anabaa colt out of 1m2f winner Odalisque.
Bacharach (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Led early, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, outpaced well over 1f out, 5th of 8, 11l behind Yasoodd (9-0) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Follow My Trail (IRE) Indian Danehill colt out of a maiden racemare.
Cool Ebony 33-1 (8-6) Chased leaders far side, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 18l behind Luna Landing (8-7) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Jul.
Hearthstead Dancer (USA) Royal Academy filly, half-sister to 6f to 1m winner Boycott.
Maayafushi 25-1 (8-2) Behind and soon chased along, some late headway, never able to challenge, 5th of 9, 4l behind Abbey Cat (8-2) at Beverley 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gd in Jul.