made all, hung right under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on well
chased leaders, ridden to challenge well over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on well
tracked winner, edged right and effort over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, under pressure over 2f out, soon outpaced, ran on inside final furlong
mid-division, hard driven over 2f out, soon beaten
held up in rear, headway halfway, effort 2f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, lost place well over 2f out, soon tailed off
broke well, steadied towards rear, never dangerous
raced keenly tracking leaders, hard driven 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on well inside final furlong, not reach winner
WILFRED PICKLES appeals as a punters choice in a tricky little contest. Sayyaaf and Baariq are also shortlisted as leading contenders, while support for Sir Michael Stoute's well-bred King's Chorister would also be noteworthy. The last named makes his turf debut today and may well prove to be a lot better than he showed when he was introduced on the All Weather track at Lingfield a fortnight ago. The fact he is already gelded will hardy dent the fortunes of his owners, the Cheveley Park Stud. So he may be a fun horse to follow when he goes handicapping. Baariq showed a good level of improvement last time out and may have plenty more in the offering. The booking of Jimmy Fortune is always a good sign. But it is worth bearing in mind the Irishman is 0-from-10 for the yard this season. Sayyaaf was beaten by a very expensive purchase (Mafaz, a Derby entry from the John Gosden yard)) last time out and it will be interesting to see if the betting public is willing to forgive him today. The prudent amongst you may consider a saver with this well-bred colt. However, Wilfred Pickles proved he has got the hang of things with a solid run at Newbury 10 days ago and this strapping fellow represents great each-way value at the likely odds.
Amazing Blue Sky 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 14, 10l behind Ever Loved (8-12) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn (5) fbs.
Baariq 16-1 (9-3) Soon led, headed 3f out, chased leader after, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Nehaam (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Belated Silver (IRE) 5-4fav (8-8) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 9, 12l behind Timeteam (8-9) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Aug.
Dr Valentine (FR) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly away, behind and never got into race after, 9th of 11, 15l behind Mafaaz (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
King's Chorister 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, pushed along, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 7l behind Dialogue (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Larkham (USA) 6-1 (9-3) In touch until weakened over 2f out, 9th of 18, 6l behind Archie Rice (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Moon Lightning (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Held up, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 21l behind Elmfield Boy (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Jun.
Night Knight (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind and outpaced, last of 9, 23l behind Diddums (8-9) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Aug.
Play It Sam Bahamian Bounty colt, half-brother to winning milers Prince Vettori and Henry The Seventh.
Remaah (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along halfway, no impression, 8th of 11, 18l behind Aurorian (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Restless Knight Reset gelding, half-brother to winning miler Vettorious.
Royal Diamond (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 4th inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 11, 7l behind Glass Harmonium (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Wilfred Pickles (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, hung left from 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 4l behind Control Zone (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Sayyaaf 8-13fav (9-3) Took keen hold, led to 5f out, tracked leader, regained lead going well over 2f out, 3 lengths clear over 1f out, tied up and caught near finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Mafaaz (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
