tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, faded final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, hung right under pressure over 1f, headed 1f out, stayed on same pace
in touch, effort over 2f out, no impression
edged right start, chased leaders, took closer order over 2f out, led 1f out, ran on well
hampered start, behind, soon outpaced, never dangerous
Fighting Irish came good at Salisbury but will need to improve further to defy a 6lb penalty over this longer trip. AYUTTHAYA can make the most of the weight concession having only been headed in the closing stages over a mile at Hamilton last time when well ahead of Buckstopper Kit. Today’s shorter distance should suit and Kevin Ryan’s colt can open his account at the main expense of the newcomer Elarqam. A half-brother to a host of winners, including the smart sprinter Fountain Of Youth, he cost 1.6 million guineas as a yearling and has entries in all of the remaining leading juvenile races.
Fighting Irish (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Salisbury 6f mdn stks (4) sft in Jul beating Livingstones Quest (9-5) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Ayutthaya (IRE) 5-2 (9-2) Led, driven clear over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Lisheen Castle (9-2) at Hamilton 1m stks (5) sft in Aug.
Buckstopper Kit (USA) 7-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 8, 8 3/4l behind Lisheen Castle (9-2) at Hamilton 1m stks (5) sft in Aug.
Elarqam Frankel colt out of Attraction.
Enforcement (IRE) Lawman gelding out of Elodie.
The Knot Is Tied (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Dwelt, in rear and keen, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 6l behind Trumps Up (9-9) at Thirsk 1m stks (6) gf in Sep.
Dazzle Gold (USA) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Wasim (9-2) at Doncaster 7f stks (5) gf in Jul.