tracked leaders, raced keenly, ridden 2f out, weakening when slightly hampered over 1f out
prominent, chased to halfway, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, reminder halfway, never dangerous
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, eased near finish
in rear, switched right entering final furlong, stayed on, never nearer
led 4f, weakened final furlong
raced keenly, with leader to halfway, hung left and weakened over 1f out
slowly away, held up, edged left and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
Satwa Laird ran with credit on his debut and is taken to improve and win this opener at the expense of Black Attack and Lookafternumberone. The selection finished and eye catching third of fourteen at Windsor last month on his debut running green in the process. He should come on for the experience and will also strip fitter so difficult to oppose. Black Attack did disappoint on his last outing at Thirsk but he did run well on his debut when finishing second at Ripon. In the process he proved he has ability but is possibly best watched for the time being until recapturing his form. Lookafternumberone would be a more reliable option having shown a glimmer of ability on both his outings to date. He improved to finish third at Ripon back in June so any market moves should be noted. But for the winner we return to Satwa Laird.
Black Attack (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Always rear division, 15th of 16, 15l behind Prime Delivery (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Lookafternumberone (IRE) 2-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Sweet Smile (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jun.
Roar of Applause Royal Applause gelding, half-brother to 7f-1m winner Happy Crusader and 1m1f-1m4f winner Spear.
Satwa Laird 9-2 (9-3) Started slowly, soon mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, took 3rd near finish, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Damien (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Scottish Affair Selkirk gelding out of 5f & 7f winner Southern Queen.
Svindal (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, no extra final furlong, 4th of 8, 16l behind Deadly Encounter (8-10) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in May.
Coniston Wood 22-1 (8-5) Never on terms, 7th of 13, 6l behind Lesley's Choice (9-3) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Jul.
Feeling Stylish (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, ridden in rear, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 24l behind Perpetually (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jul.
Sensacion Sensual Josr Algarhoud filly, sister to 6f winner Josh, half-sister to numerous winners, mostly sprinters.
Katie Higgins 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 5l behind Snow Bay (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Jul.
