led, ridden, ran on inside final furlong, headed final 100 yards, one pace when lost 2nd near finish
chased leaders, driven to challenge on outside over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish
pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden, hung left 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
slowly away, bumped start, always in rear
slowly away, went left start, always behind
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead final 100 yards
mid-division, pushed along halfway, no danger when not much room over 1f out
mid-division, ridden, kept on same pace final 2f
chased leader, weakeneing when hampered over 1f out
A real pin stickers' charter this one, so tentatively we'll go with Retro, ahead of Lyonesse and West Leake. Retro and Lyonesse both come from Richard Hannon's yard, indeed he sends out a quarter of the field. Richard Hughes is aboard Retro and is drawn in the middle, while Steve Drowne pilots Lyonesse who may have a slight advantage with a high draw. West Leake should have come on for his debut outing here last week when he was slowly away, and the Barry and Michael Hills combo can never be ignored. But the 16 scheduled runners have just seven previous outings between them. So any market support should be noted. Our tentative selection is Retro.
Come On Toby Piccolo colt out of 1m3f winner Fleeting Moon.
Goldvil (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Started slowly, towards rear, some progress 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 11, 9l behind Macdillon (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Hawkspur (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Keen, hampered and lost place after 1f, never dangerous after, 10th of 11, 16l behind Burning Flute (9-3) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Nasri Kyllachy colt, half-brother to 6f winners Laureldean Express and Ellmau.
Olynard (IRE) Exceed And Excel colt, half-brother to 6f & 7f winner Pivotal Flame.
Retro (IRE) Tagula colt, related to numerous winners from 5f-1m5f.
Rocoppelia (USA) Hennessy colt, related to several winning sprinters.
Silver Sceptre (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Started slowly, always towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon struggling, 9th of 12, 13l behind Desert Icon (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Tagula Night (IRE) Tagula colt, half-brother to several winning sprinters.
Tartan Turban (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten, 15th of 16, 17l behind Himalya (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Tidal Force (USA) High Yield colt, half-brother to four winners in the USA.
West Leake (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Started slowly, always behind, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 17l behind Desert Icon (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Dancing Wave 10-3fav (8-4) Pressed leader, ridden, every chance from over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Fuaigh Mor (8-6) at Warwick 5f 2yo sll (6) sft in Apr.
Lyonesse Dr Fong filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Cavewarrior.
Canadian Rockie (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Dwelt, ran green in rear, ridden, switched left halfway, no chance, 7th of 8, 11l behind River Rye (8-7) at Windsor 5f nov stk (4) gf in May.
Lochan Mor Kyllachy colt out of winning sprinter Bright Moll.
