CRUIKADYKE was as green as grass on his debut at York and is open to untold improvement; he gets the vote over the horse he beat at York, Captain Ellis, and Zafisio. The selection was given a great ride by John Egan on debut as whilst it was informative and educational, he also pushed this son of Kyllachy to victory and he should improve markedly. He ran as if already wanting a step up in trip and whilst this mile trip is not assured on breeding, he should get home and hopefully in front. Captain Ellis reopposes and must not be underestimated, whilst Measurement is the most exposed but is rated 92 and sets a fair standard to aim at. Sergeant Pink and Zafisio both won on their second outings on soft ground so conditions should hold little fears, whilst Thousand Miles looks an interesting newcomer. Yorksters Girl completes the field and should be at home over this longer trip however we prefer the claims of Paul Cole's Cruikadyke.
Captain Ellis (USA) 1-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 5, hd behind Cruikadyke (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Jul.
Cruikadyke 6-1 (9-3) In touch, soon niggled along, headway over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Jul beating Captain Ellis (9-3) by a hd, 5 ran.
Measurement (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Went right start, held up, effort 2f out, never pace to mount challenge, 5th of 8, 3l behind Snoqualmie Girl (8-8) at Salisbury 1m 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
Sergeant Pink (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Prominent, chased along 3f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Aug beating Huxaar (9-3) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Zafisio (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) In touch, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug beating Henderson Park (8-10) by a hd, 13 ran.
Thousand Miles (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of 7f-1m2f winner Mille Miglia.
Yorksters Girl (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, some headway approaching final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 10l behind Rainbow View (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Aug.
