made all, in command over 1f out, ridden out
soon outpaced and ridden along, effort on outer over 1f out, ran on one pace
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, no impression over 1f out and weakened final furlong
soon chased leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
soon outpaced in rear, headway on inner when hampered well over 1f out, no danger after
chased winner to over 2f out, hampered on rail and lost place well over 1f out, ran on again inside final furlong
outpaced after 2f, driven 2f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd inside final furlong but no impression on winner
An interesting contest in which Night Prospector might be able to defy topweight, with Merlin's Dancer and Naughty Girl might be the biggest dangers. Well regarded as a juvenile, the selection duly won his maiden this year but has taken time for the penny to fully drop. However, he comes here fresh, has plenty of natural speed and certainly has the scope to continue progressing. Merlin's Dancer rates as a big danger. Twice a winner at Newmarket earlier in the year, he comes here fairly fresh and should be sharper for his recent course. Naughty Girl has more to do than when winning at Hamilton. Intellibet One ran well over course and distance last time and is entitled to respect off a low weight but we'll stick with Night Prospector.
