prominent, chased winner 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
with leaders, led over 3f out, ridden 2 lengths clear 1f out, driven inside final furlong, held on under pressure
stumbled start, behind, effort under pressure and hung left under pressure over 1f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, ran on under pressure
led early, with leaders until weakened approaching 2f out
prominent until weakened quickly over 2f out
slowly into stride, behind, no danger
slowly away, behind, switched to outer and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
Don Peter, Half Pint Bill and Enchanting Times are the three for the shortlist in this open contest and the vote is given to Enchanting Times. The selection should be capable of getting her head in front in this grade and she certainly ran well enough last time when third behind Thoughtsofstardom to make her the one to beat today. Don Peter has been a little disappointing in nurseries but in a seller she has to be of interest. She showed enough in the Brocklesby at Doncaster in March to suggest that she can win races, and she should go close today. Half Pint Bill would have claims on the pick of his form but he is not the most consistent and although he has an obvious shout in this grade we are prepared to watch him today. Buzzin'boyzee was slowly away last time so if he can get away on terms he could run a big race with Jamie Spencer booked for the ride. However, Enchanting Times ran well last time and in her current mood she looks the one to beat.
Don Peter (IRE) 11-4fav (9-6) Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 5l behind Rosthwaite (9-5) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Half Pint Bill 16-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 7l behind Categorical (9-0) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Jul.
New Blood (IRE) 125-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced, last of 10, 25l behind Levera (9-0) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jul.
Buzzin'boyzee (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Went left start, soon chased leaders, ridden along over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, soon beaten, 6th of 12, 7l behind Figjam (9-7) at Lingfield 5f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Enchanting Times (IRE) 11-1 (8-6) Close up, ridden halfway, stayed on and hung left inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-11) at Leicester 5f 2yo sll (6) gf in Jul.
Lucky Celts (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Mid-division on outer, ridden halfway, hung left and weakened under pressure 2f out, 11th of 14, 18l behind Nantyglo (8-11) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jul.
Merchymynydd (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 13, 17l behind Silver Blue (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Jul.
Safari 50-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 9th of 10, 14l behind Psychic Star (8-9) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jul.
Smart Ass (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along halfway, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 8l behind Skhilling Spirit (8-8) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
