made all on rail, driven over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
chased leading pair, pushed along over 2f out, 3rd and no impression on leading duo over 1f out
took keen hold, chased winner throughout, ridden to challenge when struck on face by winning riders whip approaching final furlong, hung left and no impression inside final furlong
held up last but in touch, shaken up on outside 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong, eased when no chance
Yair Hill looks relatively slow so the drop back in trip looks against him and preference then is for BLUE DEER with Fallon up for the first time. Although behind Marked Card at Brighton, and comfortably so, Mick Channon's colt is fancied to turn that form around with the ground in his favour. Marked Card has the edge at this stage but his Chester run on soft ground suggests he might prefer quicker ground and so a bigger threat might be Red Mercury who shaped with promise at Warwick on debut. The Shamardal filly Al Mayasah needs consideration with William Buick faring well when riding the David Simcock runners this season
Marked Card (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt, ridden to soon lead, ridden over 2f out, driven and ran on final furlong, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Sep beating Blue Deer (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Red Mercury (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, never nearer, 6th of 14, 7l behind Labarinto (8-11) at Warwick 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Sep.
Yair Hill (IRE) 8-13fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, improved to chase winner well over 1f out, soon ridden, no impression, lost 2nd entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Vanguard Dream (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sep.
Al Mayasah (IRE) Shamardal filly out of Mia Mambo.
Blue Deer (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) With winner, ridden 2f out, kept on for clear 2nd, outpaced by winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Marked Card (9-3) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Sep.
