steadied in rear, headway and not clear run over 2f out, soon switched left to challenge when approaching final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, driven and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
with leader, hard ridden and effort over 2f out, soon under pressure, weakened final furlong
led until approaching final furlong, soon one pace
held up in touch, under pressure over 3f out, soon beaten
BLUEJAIN is given the vote to land the opener; Musashi and Summer Winds look the most obvious dangers in a small field. Bluejain has crept up the ratings as a result of two victories in mid-summer and although yet to score since then, he has indicated that even off his current rating he is not handicapped out of it. Musashi remains a maiden after seven starts. His two efforts for his current yard have been reasonably encouraging, particularly his latest effort. He was campaigned over shorter trips in the past and if learning to settle he can pay his way at this level. Summer Winds has been largely disappointing of late when ridden patiently. It appears that when he is ridden closer to the pace he is seen at his best. Incarnation took full advantage of a simple task on her penultimate start but folded very tamely on her last start. Although only the six line up but they are a tightly knit group and Bluejain is selected to land it.
Bluejain 11-4fav (8-13) Held up towards rear, good headway from over 2f out, switched right well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on, unable to quicken, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Awatuki (9-6) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
Summer Winds 8-1 (8-13) Held up behind mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, gaining near finish, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Wellington Square (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Incarnation (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Dwelt, chased winner 10f out untll over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 11l behind Weybridge Light (8-10) at Great Leighs 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Musashi (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Vine Street (8-13) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Tiger's Rocket (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 10l behind Spirit of A Nation (9-4) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft in May.
Indian Diva (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, ridden 2f out, never in contention, 6th of 8, 5l behind Titan Triumph (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
