chased winner until over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, chased winner over 4f out until ridden 1f out, one pace
went right and hit gate as stalls opened, held up headway over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression
took keen hold, held up, edged left well over 1f out, soon ridden, no response
awkward leaving stalls, in rear, headway on inside 1f out, stayed on same pace
raced keenly, made all, steadied pace after 2f, quickened over 2f out, ran on well
Wind Star is our pick with Peruvian Prince and Jadaara as the most obvious dangers. Alan Swinbank's charge has proved frustrating to follow but this does not appear to be a particularly strong affair on paper and having demonstrated ability on this surface, he puts all the ticks in the right boxes. Peruvian Prince has been given half a chance by the handicapper. He does not win too often but when he does get his head infront, it is at this time of year. Jadaara had a bad day at the office at Kempton and it remains to be seen as to whether the handicapper went overboard for that debut success at Beverley. Bencoolen handles this surface and is tried in cheekpieces in an attempt to get back to something like his juvenile promise. Given A Choice is probably flattered by the current BHA rating and rates a much more serious propostition in claiming grade. Mustajed might just be better over 1m4f than today's shorter trip. Wind Star has obvious pros and cons and we take him to realise his previous promise today.
Peruvian Prince (USA) 7-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Envisage (9-10) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Mustajed 5-1 (9-0) Took keen hold in touch, tracked leader over 5f out, ridden to lead narrowly over 2f out, no extra when headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 11, 7l behind Paktolos (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Wind Star 16-1 (9-9) Held up, ridden and headway when not much room over 2f out until over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Lochiel (8-11) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Jun.
Given A Choice (IRE) 10-11fav (9-6) In touch, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, chased clear winner final furlong, edged right, 2nd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Western Roots (8-5) at Great Leighs 1m 2f clm (6) pol in May.
Jadaara 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 12l behind Tomintoul Flyer (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Bencoolen (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Held up, ridden 4f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 6, 9l behind Bronze Cannon (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in May.
