dwelt and went right start, in rear, ridden and headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden and effort when wandered entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, no chance with leading pair
slowly into stride, behind and soon outpaced, never dangerous
tracked leaders, quickened to lead well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed and no extra well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
in touch, hung left from halfway, lost place 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, smooth headway on inside over 2f out, ridden and stayed on well to lead well inside final furlong
led, headed well over 1f out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
behind, outpaced halfway, never on terms
slowly into stride, always behind and outpaced
Cathedral Walk ran encouragingly on debut and gets the nod in this company. Stablemates Drill Sergeant and Power Desert are others worth noting in the betting, while Resounding Glory has a race within him and is also one the bear in mind. The last named ran on well in the closing stages of a Pontefract maiden a fortnight ago and holds each-way claims if he can repeat the effort today. Power Desert is a nicely bred type that represents a top yard, so has to be on the shortlist. However, his breeding suggests that he will need a touch further and he may have to settle for a minor role today. Mark Johnston also sends out Drill Sergeant - an 82,000gns purchase at the sales - and is well represented. This son of Rock Of Gibraltar has plenty of ticks in the right boxes and it will be interesting to see how he fares on his first start in public. Nevertheless, Cathedral Walk is fancied to have the edge on this occasion. The Karl Burke-trained colt showed a likeable attitude on his recent introduction at Ayr - coping admirably with the cut in the ground. That experience will have sharpened up Cathedral Walk and a big run can be expected today.
Capone (IRE) Daggers Drawn colt, half-brother to a winner in Italy.
Cathedral Walk (USA) 20-1 (9-3) In touch, driven over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression on first 2, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Merchant of Dubai (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jul.
Drill Sergeant Rock of Gibraltar colt, half-brother to 7f winner Elizabethan Age.
Glamoroso (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Dwelt badly, always behind and outpaced, last of 7, 14l behind Aaim To Storm (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in May.
Hamish McGonagall 13-8fav (8-11) In touch, not much room over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 16, 6l behind Northern Bolt (8-13) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Sept.
Piccolo Pete 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, early reminders, soon lost place and behind, 10th of 13, 9l behind Handsinthemist (8-7) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-65 (6) frm in Sept.
Power Desert (IRE) Anabaa colt, half-brother to 1m1f winner Mr Grand Lodge.
Resounding Glory (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, driven and stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Candela Bay (8-12) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) frm in Sept.
Bellas Chicas (IRE) 28-1 (8-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 13, 25l behind Jennifer's Dream (8-11) at Ripon 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Island Music (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Towards rear, outpaced halfway, 7th of 12, 4l behind Craggy Cat (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Princess Maria (USA) 40-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 13l behind Boy Blue (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Senora's Best 100-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride and always behind, 12th of 13, 17l behind Eastern Romance (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Blindspin 50-1 (9-3) In touch, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Maryqueenofscots (8-12) at Haydock 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Sept.
