made all, shaken up 2f out, ran on, eased final furlong, unchallenged
close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never dangerous
in touch in last place, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
ERTIJAAL, a half-brother to the stable's useful juvenile winner Odooj, made a promising start when just touched off by Toormore at Leicester. He can go one better here though Exceeder was also second on debut, at Nottingham and Gilmer has a speedy pedigree. The Godolphin newcomer is a half-brother to Ahtoug, who won three times over 5f as a juvenile and, like Exceeder, is by Exceed And Excel. Village Cricket probably needs his sights lowering.
Ertijaal (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Close up, slightly hampered 4f out and lost a place, effort between horses approaching final furlong, soon pressed winner, ran on but always looked held, 2nd of 12, nk behind Toormore (9-5) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Exceeder 8-1 (9-5) Hampered start, held up mid-division, headway 2f out, challenged 1f out, led entering final furlong, soon ridden, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Know Your Name (9-5) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Gilmer (IRE) Exceed And Excel colt out of Cherokee Rose.
Village Cricket 66-1 (9-5) Slowly away, always in rear, 13th of 15, 19l behind Know Your Name (9-5) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.