tracked leaders and keen, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra when lost 2nd inside final furlong
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
led halfway, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon clear, eased inside final furlong
went right start, behind, ridden halfway, no impression
held up mid-division, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened
From what we have seen on the racecourse The Oil Magnate looks the one to beat here and gets the nod ahead of Dnata Flyer, Adab, Star Choice and Zeeran. The selection produced a good piece of form to bring into this when runner-up on debut in a Redcar maiden last July. This trip suits and there clearly looks to be more to come, so he is the one they have to beat. Dnata Flyer was a beaten favourite at Catterick when appearing for the first time last week but will surely come on for the run and also the step up in trip here, so he is respected. Adab is another stepping up in trip, in his case from the minimum. That should suit and John Gosden's yard has begun its turf campaign well, so he should go close. Star Choice was well beaten on debut and needs to improve to trouble the selection, and a better proposition may be debutante Zeeran, who is bred to get middle distances and has probably shown a fair bit of speed at home to be lining up at this trip first time up. The market may prove a good guide to his chance, but The Oil Magnate is the one for us.
Adab (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Ran green towards rear, headway to chase leading pair over 1f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Barraland (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Bahamian Kid Bahamian Bounty colt, half-brother to several winners, mainly milers.
Bertie Vista 100-1 (9-3) In touch stands side group, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 8l behind Crystany (8-12) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Dnata Flyer (USA) 9-4fav (8-13) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, not much room and switched right entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Marvellous Value (8-13) at Catterick 6f mdn stk (5) gs.
Plenilune (IRE) Fantastic Light colt, half-brother to flat and jumps winner Castor Troy.
Star Choice 14-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 14l behind Charm School (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) sft in Mar.
Tactical Move 66-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 12th of 14, 18l behind Imperial Decree (8-5) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Aug.
The Oil Magnate 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and headway to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, just held, 2nd of 13, nk behind Midnight Muse (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Threecheersforanby (IRE) Elnadim gelding out of winning sprinter Joud.
Topazes 100-1 (9-3) Always behind, 11th of 14, 9l behind Prohibit (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Oct.
Zeeran Barathea colt out of an unraced half-sister to four winners.
