tracked winner until ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
Roussel, second in the Windsor Castle at Ascot last month, surprisingly found one too good in a Listed race at Sandown next time and it’s not certain that this step up in trip will suit as his pedigree is all about speed. However, he does hold Hey Gaman on collateral form. BILLY DYLAN has won over an extended 5f at Brighton so is worth another try over this distance and he’ll probably handle any give in the ground better than his two rivals.
Billy Dylan (IRE) 11-4 (9-8) Mid-division, closed traveling well over 3f out, not much room over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged left and went clear, readily, won at Chester 5f stks (4) gs in Jul beating Demons Rock (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Hey Gaman 10-1 (9-0) last of 12, 13 3/4l behind Cardsharp (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Roussel (IRE) 5-4fav (9-2) Raced wide, held up, smooth headway 2f out, soon chased winner, ridden and stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Havana Grey (9-5) at Sandown 5f lst stks (1) gf in Jul.
