tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace under pressure final furlong
close up, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, easily
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong to go 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
raced keenly, in touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
behind, outpaced halfway, never on terms
Pickett is given the tentative nomination in a competitive nursery with Lindus Atenor, Mujood, Chase The Ace and Mr Rooney rated as the main dangers. The selection is from a yard that have been enjoying plenty of success this season and he won well at Ripon before narrowly getting beaten at Chester last time behind Silver Crest. His best form is over the minimum trip but if he sees out this extra furlong then he should go close. Lindus Atenor beat Campbeltown at Lingfield last time and has a 6lbs penalty for that success. However, Campbeltown hails form the same yard as our selection which will give them a useful form line with Lindus Atenor. Chase The Ace finished behind Mujood last time at Pontefract and the latter must have a good chance of following-up here. However, he gave the impression at Pontefract that he would be seen to his best over an extra furlong and for that reason he is opposed. Mr Rooney was a little disappointing at Beverely last time and tackles today's trip for the first time. He looks worth taking on at present and for the winner we will stick with Pickett.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 9-4 (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Lake Hero (8-11) at Beverley 5f nov stk (4) gf in Jun.
Pickett 7-4fav (9-3) Made most until hung right from over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 9, hd behind Silver Crest (9-1) at Chester 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Wee Charlie Castle (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 8l behind Dickensian (9-0) at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Lindus Atenor (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp (5) pol.
Woodwee 14-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 4 1/2l behind Give Me The Night (8-12) at Hamilton 5f nov aut stk (6) gf.
Dangermouse 11-4 (8-6) Hampered start, soon chasing leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Solo Star (8-6) at Redcar 7f 2yo sll (6) gf in Jun.
Noble Nova 14-1 (8-9) Carried head to one side throughout, prominent, driven and still pressing leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Close To You (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
