held up in touch towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon hung left and beaten, weakened over 1f out
made all, ridden final furlong, stayed on well
held up towards rear, pushed along 7f out, headway on outside over 5f out, weakened 4f out
chased leaders, went 2nd 6f out until over 1f out, no extra inside final 100 yards
chased winner until 6f out, pushed along 4f out, not quicken from 2f out, went 3rd and kept on final 100 yards
chased leaders, lost some ground 10f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, edged left, no impression on winner final 100 yards
Ridge Hill was sold by Godolphin in March having failed to make the track but any strong support for the brother to smart stayer Dartmouth could prove significant. Side Stepper is another Flat-bred newcomer to note while Tribal Glory is a likely improver having been sent off favourite here on his debut under Rules and finding one too good. But CAPTAIN’S PICK has switched yards since going close in a bumper at Kilbeggan in June and may prove the one to side with given the winner has subsequently scored again on the Flat in Ireland.
Captain's Pick (IRE) 11-4 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 4th 2f out, led on inner 1f out, ridden and briefly hung left under 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on close home, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Minella Mate (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m gd in Jun.
Tribal Glory (IRE) 13-8fav (11-2) Chased leaders, improved over 5f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, stayed on, held towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Thirtyfour Thirty (10-12) at Worcester 2m (5) gd in Jul.
Charia 40-1 (10-9) Prominent, driven 5f out, weakened 4f out, eased and pulled up from over 1f out, at Worcester 2m (5) gd in Jun.
Harbour Bridge Australia gelding out of Sweet Dream.
Ridge Hill Dubawi gelding out of Galatee.
Side Stepper (IRE) Nathaniel gelding out of Luvly Rita.
The Eventmaster (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Pulled hard, held up , headway to lead after 3f, headed 9f out, chased leader, every chance over 2f out until winner quickened on over 1f out, plugged on in well held 4th, 4th of 8, 13 1/4l behind One Colour (10-5) at Southwell 2m mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Thinking Thyme Native Ruler gelding out of Thyne River.