held up mid-division, headway halfway, soon ridden to challenge, never nearer
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon edged left and weakened
always behind
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway halfway, led over 1f out, ridden clear
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, no chance with winner
prominent, effort 2f out, soon weakened
led, hung left and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up, never dangerous
always behind
tracked leader, ridden and gradually weakened 2f out
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders, lost place and weakened quickly halfway
KAPTAIN KIRKUP may only have won by a neck in a nursery over course and distance on his latest start in July but the Michael Dods-trained colt found plenty of trouble in running that day so a 5lb rise is perfectly fair and he can follow up, getting the verdict ahead of Sea Lord and Bluie. The last mentioned looks the pick of the two runners from the yard of David Nicholls in the race over Layla's Hero having won his last three starts, latterly in a nursery at Hamilton, but a 7lb rise for that makes this tougher. Richard Hannon's Dubai Set opened his account in a Lingfield maiden well enough last time but he seems plenty high enough for his debut in a nursery and of more interest may be Yaa Wayl. The Michael Jarvis-trained colt is less exposed than most of his opponents after just two starts but he will need to step up on the form shown when winning a Thirsk maiden last time to win this. Peter Winkwirth's Marcus Cicero is similarly unexposed and is another to consider along with recent Ripon winner Tasmeem, who represents Barry Hills. Mark Johnston's Sea Lord could be of interest dropping into this grade having been outclassed in the Group 3 Acomb Stakes last time but Kaptain Kirkup has solid claims of following up his recent success here and is taken to do just that.
Kaptain Kirkup (IRE) 6-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, not clear run from well over 1f out until switched left inside final furlong, quickened to lead near finish, won at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul beating Gillburg (8-1) by hd, 5 ran.
Tasmeem (IRE) 13-8fav (9-3) Chased leaders, headway 2f out, led just inside final furlong, edged right, driven clear, won at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug beating Gold Rules (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Raddy 'ell Pauline (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Chased leaders stand side, ridden and lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 22l behind Lady Of The Desert (8-12) at York 6f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Aug.
Sea Lord (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, hard driven to challenge well over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 19l behind Elusive Pimpernel (9-0) at York 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Aug.
Marcus Cicero (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, challenged on outside 2f out, soon led, ridden and ran on well, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug beating Baby Dottie (8-4) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Layla's Hero (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression from over 1f out, 10th of 20, 7l behind Midnight Martini (8-6) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Aug.
Dubai Set 4-6fav (9-3) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, won at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug beating Burgau Royal (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Yaa Wayl (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Chased leader, ridden and hung left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jul beating Goodbye Earl (8-7) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Jack My Boy (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) With leader, lost place over 2f out, 6th of 17, 3l behind Yurituni (8-0) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Bluie 11-10fav (9-0) Made all, ridden 1f out, stayed on well, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo auc hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Diamond Laura (9-13) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
She's Ok (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Awkward start, mid-division, headway halfway, soon every chance, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 17, 5l behind Yurituni (8-0) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Ginger Ted (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Raced stands' side, well in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, good headway on rail over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead final 150 yards, soon clear, won at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug beating Gillburg (9-5) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Fleeting Echo 12-1 (8-6) Raced centre, led and overall leader, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind She's Ok (8-5) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Pintura 9-1 (8-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on well, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Red Badge (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Regardless 9-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Layla's Hero (8-12) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
