mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, keen early, raced wide on bend, soon towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, eased final 2f
mid-division, chased leaders over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, rallied from over 1f out
always towards rear
towards rear, headway from over 3f out to lead well over 1f out, driven clear and drifted to stand rail inside final furlong
always towards rear
slowly into stride, raced keenly, soon chased leaders, headway and every chance 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
behind, checked halfway, no impression after
soon led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon one pace
always towards rear
tracked leaders, outpaced 4f out, ridden and soon beaten
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
led, soon headed, stayed prominent until ridden and weakened over 3f out
Wilkandoo is getting the hang of the racing game and is worth a speculative interest in a race of this nature. Just Sam and Grit are others that are in good heart just now and also make the shortlist, while a market move for Medici Time would be dangerous to ignore. The last named does have a bit to prove regarding his stamina, so it may be best to gauge the interest of the on-course public before getting involved with Tim Easterby's charge. Grit had shown very little before winning a competitive race at Salisbury eight days ago and is difficult to assess. However, he showed enough determination to suggest he can find another race and, even under a penalty, he can go close in this company if he is in the same frame of mind today. Just Sam is consistent and deserves a change of fortune. The fitting of a visor has helped to sharpen him up and he looks the best alternative to the selection. However, Wilkandoo is less exposed and, as he comes here on the back of his best effort to date, the Kevin Ryan-trained colt is selected as the best option today.
Just Sam (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 3rd of 13, hd behind Borrowdale (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Brandane (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 3f out, some headway over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 13, 18l behind Military Power (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Safari Dancer (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Dwelt, held up and keen, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 16, 12l behind Northern Bolt (8-13) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Sept.
Willyn (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up behind, switched right, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 19, 5l behind Charlevoix (9-1) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Grit (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Held up, headway from well over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on strongly under pressure, ran on gamely, driven out, held on, won at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf beating Flower (9-2) by a ns, 17 ran.
Zabougg 16-1 (8-2) Mid-division, ridden along and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 6l behind Kiwi Bay (9-7) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Willkandoo (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Held up behind, switched inside, headway over 1f out, ridden, every chance final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Amicable Terms (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Supporting Role (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 7th of 15, 7l behind Maybe I Will (9-4) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Medici Time 14-1 (7-13) Mid-division, headway 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Kiwi Bay (9-7) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Mytexie (FR) 28-1 (9-3) Prominent for 5f, last of 8, well behind Ebn Malk (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) hvy.
Natural Rhythm (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 10l behind One Called Alice (8-11) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Profumo Affair 100-1 (9-3) Always behind, 10th of 11, 22l behind Royalist (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Graze On And On 100-1 (8-12) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 22l behind Jonny Lesters Hair (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Zaplamation (IRE) 17-2 (8-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon edged right, no impression, 4th of 13, 7l behind Smarterthanuthink (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Harlequinn Danseur (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened approaching final furlong, 11th of 20, 10l behind Lewis Lloyd (9-2) at Redcar 7f sll (6) gf in May.
