mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never nearer
tracked leader, ridden to lead 1f out, edged left towards finish
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 2f out, headway over 1f out, went 4th inside final furlong, soon switched right, ran on strongly towards finish, just snatched 2nd
led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra close home
close up, ridden 2f out, effort when edged left entering final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression after
keen, tracked leader, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
This should turn out to be a race worth following if the entries that a number of the field hold are anything to go by. The suggestion is to side with Espiritu from Almiqdaad and Dialogue but the market should speak volumes. Jeremy Noseda was forced to close the stable doors for a while but that has proved well worth doing as his horses have been bolting up of late. He's done particularly well with his juveniles, including first time out, and this one's sales price rose dramatically earlier this year. Almiqdaad ran a strange race at Ascot and that may have been entirely down to him being too green. He's sure to know his job now and clearly has ability so is one to be feared. Dialogue ran a satisfactory race at Goodwood behind a smart sort and will benefit from the step up to a mile on this stiffer track. He has leading claims but we'll be hoping that Espiritu can have the final word.
Adios Juan 33-1 (9-3) Went right start, soon led, headed 2f out, ridden and one pace, 7th of 17, 7l behind Wingwalker (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Almiqdaad 4-1 (9-3) Soon pushed along, in touch, kept on steadily inside final furlong, better for race, 4th of 8, 7l behind Derbaas (9-3) at Ascot 7f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Jul.
Cityscape Selkirk colt, half-brother to winning miler Scuffle.
Dialogue 15-2 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 7l behind Jukebox Jury (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn (2) gf.
Espiritu (FR) Dansili colt, half-brother to a winning 2yo in France.
Excelsior Academy Montjeu colt out of winning sprinter Birthday Suit.
Free Thinker Generous colt out of an unraced mare.
Satwa Gold (USA) Rahy colt, brother to 6f winner En Silence, half-brother to numerous winners.
State General (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, keen, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 6, 22l behind Jazz Police (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Super Flight Exceed And Excel colt out of an unraced half-sister to classy miler Vctory Note.
Thief Falbrav colt, half-brother to 7f winner House.
