Peter Tchaikovsky has been unable to cut the mustard in Group company since a winning debut and whilst he may do better today, a safer bet looks to be Jobe although the ground may play a big part. None of these horses have encountered going like this in their short careers and who handles it best may win. Jobe impressed last time at Ayr; that was on good to soft but he moved through it nicely and having learnt plenty from his debut where he was uber-green, he was never extended last time and deserves this step up in class. Marine Boy and Weatherstaff both won on their debuts in different fashion; there could be untold improvement to come. Saxford has experience on his side and should not be overlooked, whilst Dabbers Chief needs to find some improvement from somewhere. Deposer represents a stable with a strong crop of juveniles so cannot be ruled out, but in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum, it is Jobe who gets the vote.
Dabbers Chief (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway and effort over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Saxford (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jul.
Deposer (IRE) 4-7fav (9-1) Raced keenly, pressed leader, challenged 2f out, soon led, in command over 1f out, ran on well, won at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Jul beating Shangani (8-4) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Jobe (USA) 10-11fav (9-3) Made all, drew clear 2f out, driven out, eased towards finish, comfortably, won at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs beating Quanah Parker (9-3) by 7l, 9 ran.
Marine Boy (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Made all, led, ridden and quickened clear over 1f out, unchallenged, pushed out, impressive, won at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd beating Glen Molly (8-12) by 7l, 16 ran.
Peter Tchaikovsky 14-1 (9-1) Settled 2nd, ridden and weakened from 2f out, eased and trailing over 1f out, last of 7, 19l behind Bushranger (9-1) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 3 gs in Jul.
Saxford 8-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, kept on but no extra, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Prolific (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
Spinners End (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Raced stand's side, pressed leader, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Zuzu (8-12) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Tagula Breeze (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Tracked winner to 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 10, 9l behind Parisian Pyramid (8-1) at Goodwood 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Weatherstaff (USA) 3-1 (9-3) With leaders, led over 2f out, stayed on under pressure, won at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul beating Fitz Flyer (9-3) by a nk, 6 ran.
