held up, ridden over 2f out, switched left 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, ran on from over 1f out, not reached winner
made all, ridden over 2f out, quickened clear final furlong, readily
pulled hard and held up last, ridden 3f out, carried left over 1f out, no impression
The field appear to be closely matched and a good race is in prospect; Measurement is the suggestion. Richard Hannon's colt receives weight from two of his rivals which could prove handy and he certainly appears to be heading the right way. He was beaten 3 lengths into third on his debut on soft ground at Goodwood after a slow start but confirmed the promise of that run when winning over course and distance on quick ground. That form has taken a few knocks since but he could do no more than win and may be able to follow up. Northern Tour has only raced with cut in the ground so far so there has to be a concern for his chances if the going remains fast. He also has a stiff enough task conceding weight all round. Agente Parmigiano appeals as the biggest threat although he would have a little to prove if the ground came up soft as his worst performance came on that ground at Sandown although that was a Listed race. He won his maiden well at Yarmouth, the second has run out a ready winner since and he should be a major player. Classic Blade stepped up considerably on the form of his debut to win gamely at Doncaster. The placed horses have franked the form and his chance should not be underestimated. Tricky fare but Measurement may have the measure of his rivals.
Northern Tour 11-1 (9-0) won at Newmarket 6f nov stk (4) gs in May beating I Am The Best (8-7) by a hd, 6 ran.
Agente Parmigiano (IRE) 5-6fav (9-1) Made all, ridden clear final furlong, won at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf beating Pyrrha (8-5) by 4l, 10 ran.
Measurement (IRE) 10-3fav (8-12) In touch, headway to lead over 1f out, shaken up and ran on well inside final furlong, pushed out, readily, won at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf beating Blown It (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 18 ran.
Classic Blade (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) With leaders, led halfway, soon ridden, kept on well, won at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd beating Favourite Girl (8-1) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Young Dottie 66-1 (8-12) Chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Dark Mischief (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
