slowly into stride, behind, chased leaders 3f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out
held up in touch, hampered on rail and checked after 2f, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
started slowly, ran green in rear, no chance when hampered badly over 1f out
started slowly, ran green in mid-division, effort 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
slowly into stride, behind, not much room on inside rail 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace
led after 1f, kept on from over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong
prominent, ridden to challenge and not clear run 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and every chance 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out and no progress
took strong hold in mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, chased leaders halfway, soon under pressure and weakened
led 1f, tracked leader afterwards, losing pace and not clear run on rails 2f out, no extra when clear, one pace from over 1f out
Sir Mark Prescott had his first juvenile winner of the season on Saturday night and so his two runners here City Chancer and Wicked Daze have to be respected, however we will stick with the experience and plump for Assertive, with Cool Sting also expected to put in a good show. Richard Hannon's colt shaped well on his Kempton debut when second to a nice type. He didn't travel too well next time but still managed to finish fourth in a decent looking event at Salisbury. If he can settle better this evening he will be hard to beat. Cool Sting chased home Danish Express in a similar race to this at Bath. He looked in need of the run and should benefit from that experience. Wicked Daze, a son of Generous, looks the pick of the Prescott pair judging by the jockey bookings and this one, along with the Michael Jarvis trained Charles Street Lad should be monitored in the betting. It is a race where the market could prove invaluable, but Assertive looks to be the form horse and gets our vote.
Assertive 8-11fav (9-0) Ran green and outpaced early, ridden in touch 2f out, effort over 1f out, not quicken, 4th of 9, 4l behind Ajigolo (9-0) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Charles Street Lad (IRE) Mull of Kintyre colt, half-brother to 7f winner Tedeska.
City Chancer (IRE) Kalanisi colt out of an unraced mare.
Cool Sting (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Dwelt, soon in touch on outside, chased winner 1f out, hung left and no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Danish Express (9-0) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Johnny The Fish 13-2 (9-0) Dwelt, soon in touch on outside, driven over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 9, 5l behind Tent (9-0) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) frm in May.
Just Observing Observatory colt, half-brother to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Kingscape (IRE) King Charlemagne colt out of a maiden racemare.
Mr Cellophane 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Emirates Gold (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in May.
