started slowly and went left start, always behind
in touch, ridden over 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong
prominent and keen, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, weakening inside final furlong
behind final 6f
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
made all, ridden over 2f out, edged right final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, hung left and stayed on to go 2nd towards finish
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
The short list for the opener consists of Dr Light, Stanley George and Aussie Cricket, with the vote going to Aussie Cricket. A 24,000 guineas son of Medicean, Dr Light has to be considered on his debut. The Michael Jarvis-trained Stanley George showed fair form when finishing third over course and distance last time and also rates as a major player, as does Aussie Cricket, who has shown respectable form, including at this venue, and for whom the drop in trip could also help. Lets Get Cracking has shown a modicum of ability, while the 21,000 guineas purchase, Miss Fancy Pants, certainly warrants some interest on her debut. Finally, Rebel Pearl has also to be of some interest in a modest event on his debut but, overall, Aussie Cricket gets the call, although a market move for Dr Light would have to be of interest.
Dr Light (IRE) Medicean gelding out of an unraced mare.
Stanley George (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 12, 3l behind Dream Lodge (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol.
Law of The Land (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) In touch and keen, ridden and switched left over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Nicada (9-2) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (6) pol.
Mr Wall Street 12-1 (9-0) Always rear division, last of 14, 44l behind Valery Borzov (9-0) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft.
Grand Officer (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Always behind, last of 14, 14l behind Minos (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Lets Get Cracking (FR) 10-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 4f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Victorian Prince (9-3) at York 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Miss Fancy Pants Act One filly, half-sister to 1m2f-1m6f winner Jagger.
Aussie Cricket (FR) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 14, 4l behind Bed Fellow (9-2) at Windsor 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft.