held up, pushed along 3f out, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced along far side, came centre to join leaders halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on, not troubled leaders
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, ran on
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up, pushed along halfway, effort over 1f out, soon one pace
Mujma could prove the best of the newcomers but we will side with experience on this occasion and plump for Hurlingham, Monte Alto looks the best of the rest. Mark Johnston's colt has done little wrong in two races to date, finshing placed in strong races at Warwick and Sandown. His pedigree suggest he could be a better horse with cut in the ground and so today's conditions could be ideal. Monte alto finished third to the smart Jaasoos at yarmouth on his debut and as with most Cumani runners he should improve with racing. Mujma is Sir Michael Stoute's representative and is a well bred son of Indian Ridge. He as reportedly been working well at home and should be watched closely in the betting. The same applies to the John Gosden trained Bergonzi, but on this testing ground it may pay to follow an experienced runner and we select Hurlingham.
Bergonzi (IRE) Indian Ridge colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m4f.
Cabinet (IRE) Grand Lodge colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m4f.
Cavalry Guard (USA) 6-4fav (9-3) Went badly left at the start, soon chasing leaders, ridden and hung right over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Karoo Blue (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) frm in Sept.
Harland Halling colt out of the useful French winner White Star.
Hope Road Sakhee colt, half-brother to winners up to 2m and over hurdles.
Hurlingham 3-1 (9-3) Led, pressed 3f out, stayed on gamely until headed final 40 yards, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Nur Tau (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Mujma Indian Ridge colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m2f.
Optical Illusion (USA) Theatrical colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m2f including the outstanding David Junior.
