tracked leaders, headway on inside 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
held up, effort to chase leaders 2f out, edged right and weakened over 1f out,
led, ridden over 2f out, all out when headed inside final furlong
with leader, ridden and edged right inside final furlong, faded
in rear, ran greenly and behind from 3f out
Majuro is the form pick but may have his work cut out for him in conceding 10lb to Laureldean Express and, as such Eoghan O'Niell's charge egdes preference on this occasion; it will also be noteworthy to see how Cape Schanck gets on for future reference. The last named does have a bit to find on balance and needs to pull something out of the fire today. Racing Post Trophy entry Majuro looked useful when landing a Folkestone maiden last month and can pay his way again before too long. However, he does face a stiff test on these terms and needs to be at the top of his game. Especially if Laureldean Express hits the gates running. The daughter of Inchinor has held her own in fair company so far and this looks a fair opportunity for her to gain a confidence boosting success before going on to better things.
Majuro (IRE) 2-1 (9-5) Led, ridden 2f out, kept on until headed, no extra near finish, 2nd of 5, shd behind Greek Envoy (8-8) at Redcar 7f nov med aut stk (5) gd in Aug.
Ten Dollars More (IRE) 9-4co-fav (9-1) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 4, 4 1/2l behind Sweet Lilly (8-10) at Yarmouth 7f nov aut stk (6) gf in Aug.
Cape Schanck 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders to halfway, soon ridden and weakened 3f out, 6th of 10, 18l behind Eddie Jock (8-12) at Ascot 7f 2yo aut (2) gf in Aug.
Laureldean Express 10-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, ran on well under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Cumin (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn fll (2) gf in Aug.
Lady Smock Elmaamul filly out of the winning hurdler Funky.