led for 4f, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway over 3f out, led well over 1f out, soon headed, rallied well under strong pressure to lead close home, all out
in touch on outer until dropped rear 4f out, switched to rails over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders until weakened well over 1f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear
From a shortlist that contains Illustrious Blue, Youmzain, Genre, Abstract Art and Art Historian, we selected Youmzain as our idea of the winner. Illustrious Blue has finished second in both of his starts to date, and he has to be considered, but Youmzain's Yarmouth third to Renderoc last time was boosted by that horse winning a nursery off 76 during the week. That probably rates as just about as good a piece of form that can be offered up by this field and, as such, he has to be considered, as does Genre, who has been given a rating of 84 based on three promising maiden starts. Abstract Art and Art Historian have both shown some promise to date and it is not beyond the realms of possibility that they can be competitive today. World In Action has a bit to find based on Renderoc form, while although interestingly bred, Isphahan was acquired cheaply, although give him the once over in the betting. This returns is to the selection, which is Youmzain.
Abstract Art (USA) 8-11fav (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out and some headway, hard ridden final furlong, not quicken, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Permanex Pride (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Art Historian (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Pulled hard, tracked winner to 2f out, weakened from 1f out, 6th of 11, 7l behind Cape Presto (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Illustrious Blue 3-1jt-fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, led halfway, ridden and hung left final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Sciatin (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft.
Youmzain (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, ran on well near finish, 3rd of 15, hd behind Renderoc (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Genre 13-2 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, one pace, 5th of 16, 1l behind Suzy Bliss (8-9) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Jebel Ali (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, never nearer, 7th of 13, 10l behind Sciatin (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft.
Summer Lodge 25-1 (8-6) Raced far side, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Postage Stampe (8-6) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
World In Action (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden to chase leader from 2f, stayed on, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Dark Islander (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Bowl of Cherries 50-1 (8-5) Outpaced, last of 15, 16l behind Haiti Dancer (8-0) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in Jul.
Grand Sefton 66-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and switched left over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 12l behind Dark Islander (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Isphahan Diktat colt out of an unraced mare.
Maid In England 25-1 (8-6) Started slowly, always behind, 9th of 12, 11l behind Zilcash (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) pol.
