tracked leader in centre, came towards near side over 2f out, every chance as groups merged 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong, dropped to 4th post
raced in centre and led overall, came towards near side over 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner but kept on for clear 2nd
tracked leaders in centre, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong
steadied start, tracked leaders in centre, unable to quicken as groups merged 2f out, weakened over 1f out
went left start and hung left throughout, led pair on near side rail, chased leaders overall, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
held up 5th in centre, headway chasing leaders 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
held up in 6th in centre, never a factor
tracked leader on near side rail, slightly hampered as groups merged 2f out, soon ridden and beaten
The unbeaten Starman and Aristocratic Lady step up from novice and handicap company respectively but are more progressive than most of their rivals. Judicial justified favouritism in this grade at Chester last month but has to concede weight all round. Last year’s winner DAKOTA GOLD came right back to form in the Beverley Bullet 10 days ago and loves it here. He may be hard to beat again if getting away on terms. Ventura Rebel blew the start at Newmarket eight days ago but still wasn’t beaten far and is tried in a visor. Deauville third Galadriel gets all the allowances so can also play a part with Kevin Stott preferring her to Major Jumbo.
Judicial (IRE) 6-4fav (9-6) Went to post early, chased leaders on rail, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Chester 6f lst stks (1) gd in Aug beating Major Jumbo (9-1) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Dakota Gold 11-2 (9-2) Close up towards near side, disputed lead 3f out, led over 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on strongly, won at Beverley 5f lst stks (1) sft in Aug beating Last Empire (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Jash (IRE) 9-4 (9-6) Led and raced keenly, headed 2f out, soon pushed along, kept on one pace under hands and heels final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Glen Shiel (9-10) at Newcastle 6f stks (3) pol in Aug.
Major Jumbo 9-2 (9-2) Led narrowly, joined 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 11 1/2l behind Dakota Gold (9-2) at Beverley 5f lst stks (1) sft in Aug.
Watan 11-1 (9-5) Raced centre, mid-division, struggling over 2f out, some late headway, no impression, 14th of 27, 3 3/4l behind Summerghand (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Mums Tipple (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders towards near side, hung left from halfway, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 7l behind Tabdeed (9-7) at Newbury 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Starman 9-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, shaken up 2f out, headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on strongly, won at Doncaster 6f stks (5) gf in Aug beating King's Lynn (9-7) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Ventura Rebel 3-1 (8-12) Slowly away, in touch, pushed along and headway 2f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Brad The Brief (8-12) at Newmarket 6f lst stks (1) sft in Aug.
Aristocratic Lady (IRE) Evensfav (9-12) Steadied start, held up last, not clear run on rail over 2f out, gap opened and squeezed through over 1f out, quickened smartly to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, easily, won at Haydock 6f hcp fll (3) gd in Aug beating Wedding Date (9-12) by 4l, 8 ran.
Galadriel (8-10) 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Maystar (8-13) at Deauville 6f lst stks gd in Aug.
