prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, never a factor
in touch, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never troubled leaders
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon headed, faded final furlong
with leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, led approaching final furlong, ran on well
mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, stayed on over 1f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never reached leader
Janet's Pearl sets the standard here after three runs and a win would be no shock, but after finishing runner-up twice she is clearly not invincible and preference is for newcomer VENTURA SANDS. Richard Fahey can have them ready to win first time and his colt begins over an ideal-looking 7f. He is related to success over a mile and should strip fit enough to go very close. Old Possum looks the pick of the Godolphin pair on pedigree and jockey bookings and he will be one to note in the paddock, while Defence Of Duress is another related to plenty of juvenile success and is entitled to be in the mix. Ventura Sands is the one for us.
Bosambo King's Best gelding out of Roseum.
Byron Bear (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind and outpaced, headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 18l behind Silvertrees (9-3) at Haydock 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Chagal (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Started slowly, ran green and hung right throughout, always detatched, 6th of 7, 19l behind My Single Malt (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Chibchan (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind None Shall Sleep (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Defence Of Duress (IRE) Motivator colt out of Ultra Finesse.
Hawdyerwheesht Librettist colt out of Rapsgate.
Microlight 25-1 (8-10) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, never on terms, 10th of 12, 15l behind Thirteen Shivers (8-9) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Newport Arch 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, outpaced from over 2f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Talley Close (9-3) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Old Possum (USA) More Than Ready colt out of Street Cat.
Sandpipers Dream 14-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, last of 13, 28l behind Silvertrees (9-3) at Haydock 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Ventura Sands (IRE) Footstepsinthesand colt out of Beautiful Noise.
Janet's Pearl (IRE) 11-4 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Campos (9-3) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
