dwelt, intouch, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leader, led over 1f out, pushed out, readily
raced wide, intouch, effort approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
led, ridden 2f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong
keen in touch, effort on inside over 1f out, edged left 1f out, kept on one pace
Majestic Dream has been progressive in two starts but although he was impressive in winning his maiden last time it's difficult to make the case for him being well-treated on handicap debut. With that in mind last time out success story VOLCANIC DUST looks to be a safer option as he won with enough to spare last time to suggest he'll handle his mark rise. Hortensia ran better than the bare result suggested last time but still looks high in the handicap so Volcanic Dust can ground the opposition.
Hortensia (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, switched left 2f out, challenged over 1f out, ridden to lead briefly well inside final furlong, kept on, no extra and lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Dozy Joe (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Fifth Ave 14-1 (7-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 4, 8l behind Crown Prosecutor (8-6) at Salisbury 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Jun.
Majestic Dream (IRE) 2-1 (9-3) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along halfway, headway on outer and hung right over 1f out, ridden to lead 1f out, bumped rival just inside final furlong, ran on, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul beating Putin (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Inagh River 25-1 (8-1) Dwelt, always towards rear, 10th of 15, 5l behind Fifth Commandment (8-5) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Volcanic Dust (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Keen held up intouch, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Brighton 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Johnny Hancocks (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Barista (IRE) 5-2 (8-12) Held up in close 5th, headway and staying on when hampered over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, finished well to take 3rd final 50 yards, never able to challenge, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Rosina Grey (9-0) at Chepstow 6f 2yo hcp (5) gd.