switched right soon after start, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
chased leaders until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
bumped start, soon led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden and one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
ducked left start, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
Captain Gerrad has the class to land another Listed prize, with Cee Bargara, Fol Hollow and New Jersey taken to give him most to do. Captain Gerrard already owes his supporters little, having won three of his eight starts, including the Listed Roses Stakes at York the time before last. Bryan Smart's youngster then tackled Group 2 opponents in the Flying Childers at Doncaster, and was not allowed to get away from this time, fading back to fourth behind the useful Fleeting Spirit, the second time he has been caught in her slipstream this season. None of today's rivals are up to that level, and connections will expect Captain Gerrard to dominate from start to finish. Fol Hollow deserves a crack at this level judged on his gutsy nursery success at Ripon, but he will have to improve a few pounds to trouble the selection. Cee Bargara has continually been pitched in against top company, and will actually benefit from this slight drop in class, but six furlongs appears to be his trip. Of the remainder, New Jersey is worth a mention, but Kevin Ryan's team are still not firing on all cylinders at present. All in all, Captain Gerrard has the look of a solid selection, and he can collect.
Captain Gerrard (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Fleeting Spirit (8-11) at Doncaster 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
Carleton 33-1 (8-3) Chased leaders far side group, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 22, 6l behind Dream Eater (8-12) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gf.
Cee Bargara 20-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Philario (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) pol.
Mesmerize Me 2-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, driven, rallied inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, nk behind Keep Discovering (8-9) at Folkestone 6f nov med aut stk (4) gf.
New Jersey (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 15th of 20, 6l behind Dark Angel (8-11) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Aug.
Kylayne 10-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Fashion Rocks (8-12) at Salisbury 6f 2yo lst fll (1) gf.
Lesson In Humility (IRE) 17-2 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Fat Boy (9-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
Look Busy (IRE) 5-2 (8-12) Raced keenly, held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, tried to challenge inside final furlong, not quicken, 4th of 5, 1 1/2l behind Dellini (8-12) at Chester 6f 2yo fll (2) gf in Aug.
Romantic Destiny 11-1 (8-12) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 21l behind Fashion Rocks (8-12) at Salisbury 6f 2yo lst fll (1) gf.
Fol Hollow (IRE) 2-1fav (8-11) Took keen hold in touch, led over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at Ripon 5f 2yo stk (3) gf in Aug beating Look Busy (8-9) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
