dwelt, in rear when bumped over 5f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden to lead just over 1f out, edged slightly left well inside final furlong, ran on
with leader, ran green bend 3f out, ridden 2f out, close 4th but held when hampered over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
dwelt, soon with leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance just over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed just over 1f out, held when slightly hampered well inside final furlong
dwelt, pushed along briefly 5f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and lost place over 2f out
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in rear when not much room, squeezed out on inside over 5f out, always behind after
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, faded well inside final furlong
dwelt, bumped over 5f out, came wide entering straight, never dangerous
Artimino looks the pick of the experienced runners but there are some interesting newcomers, including Al Shemali and Tetouan and we will select the first named. Sir Michael Stoute's juveniles are starting to hit form and this well bred son of Medicean will not have to be too special to land this prize. He cost 110 thousand guineas as a yearling and is half brother to the smart Tungsten Strike. Obviously he will get a lot further in time but this trip shouldn't be a problem at this stage of his career. Tetouan is also bred in the purple being by Danehill Dancer out of the useful dam Souk. Roger Charlton can get one ready first time out and the market should be watched closely. Artimino showed plenty of promise on his Nottingham debut and the experience will not be lost on him. Karoo Blue and Deadline have also shown enough to warrant plenty of respect, but on this occasion we will take a chance with the first time out Al Shemali.
Al Shemali Medicean colt, half-brother to the useful stayer Tungsten Strike and 7f winner Baillieston.
Artimino 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 8l behind Fish Called Johnny (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Ballet Boy (IRE) Sadler's Wells colt, half-brother to USA Grade 1 winner Creaking Board and several winners.
Deadline (UAE) 22-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along and in touch, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 10, 9l behind La Presse (8-12) at York 6f 2yo mdn (2) gs in Aug.
Go On Green (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, hung left from over 1f out, 4th of 5, 12l behind First Mate (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Hazzard County (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, switched left entering final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Furnace (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Karoo Blue (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, edged left 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Ebn Reem (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Leon Knights Inchinor colt out of an unraced mare.
Master of Destiny (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden halfway, soon weakened, last of 6, 19l behind Sparkling Eyes (8-12) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Munster Mountain (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Dwelt, behind when unseated rider in race won by Fish Called Johnny (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug, 13 ran.
Radical Views 3-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 9l behind Wait Watcher (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Rezeez (USA) Seeking The Gold colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m4f.
Rikochet 10-1 (9-3) Raced in mid-division on outside, pushed along 3f out, soon struggling, 7th of 10, 16l behind Overturn (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Aug.
Tetouan Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m5f and over hurdles.
