with leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, no extra when lost 2nd place inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
made all, ridden clear over 1f out easily
soon outpaced, never dangerous
prominent, lost place before halfway, never dangerous
with leaders, weakened final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, never dangerous
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never on terms
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong
soon behind, never dangerous
always towards rear
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, one pace
behind, stayed on final 2f, never dangerous
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out
Nudrah and Cinematic both won their maidens in decent fashion last time but neither looks to be particularly well treated for their first start in a nursery and a safer bet looks to be Manston, who is preferred to Millfield. The last mentioned was slightly disappointing at Catterick last time but has been dropped a couple of pounds by the handicapper since then so warrants respect. Top weight Grazeon Gold Blend lacked the class necessary for the Flying Childers but has to be of interest dropped to this grade on his first start over six furlongs. Crocodile Bay has claims on Chesham form, while David Barron's Sir Orpen is probably better than he showed in Redcar's two-year-old trophy last week. Misphire is set to go up 6lbs in future handicaps following her decent effort behind Murfreesboro in a valuable sales race at Newmarket last week and is another to consider but the vote goes to Manston. Brian Meehan's horses could hardly be in better form right now and the son of Indian Ridge, who is set to go up 12lbs in races form Saturday, should appreciate the drop to six furlongs judged by his run in the Tattersalls Stakes last week.
Grazeon Gold Blend 6-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Godfrey Street (8-12) at Doncaster 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) hvy in Sept.
Crocodile Bay (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Led far side, headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Suits Me (9-1) at Newcastle 1m nov stk (6) gf in Aug.
Yankee George (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Well outpaced in rear, ran on inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 2l behind Qusoor (9-7) at Epsom 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (3) gs.
Manston (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) With leader 5f, 8th of 9, 5l behind Aussie Rules (8-9) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept.
Cinematic (IRE) 2-1fav (8-2) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon hung left, kept on well, won at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Sept beating Squadron Leader (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Millfield (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Skhilling Spirit (8-13) at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Sir Orpen (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Chased leaders stands' side, outpaced from 2f out, 16th of 24, 11l behind Misu Bond (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
Soto 25-1 (8-11) Reared start, in touch, not clear run 2f out, soon switched left, not clear run again just over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Yankee George (8-13) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Sept.
More Time (IRE) 200-1 (8-11) Chased leaders to halfway, 21st of 22, 14l behind Johnny The Fish (8-11) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Sept.
Charlie Delta 5-1jt-fav (8-4) Behind, hampered halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Yankee George (8-13) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Sept.
Blazing Heights 7-1 (9-0) Held up behind leaders, switched left over 1f out, driven to lead approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Sept beating Peak Seasons (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Tora Petcha (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Raced far side, soon chasing leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 30, 3l behind Murfreesboro (8-13) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Sept.
The London Gang 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 8l behind Charlie Delta (8-6) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Nudrah 1-3fav (8-9) Always prominent, led well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, driven out, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept beating Pantomime Prince (9-0) by 1l, 5 ran.
Viva Volta 14-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden halfway, soon outpaced, 15th of 17, 14l behind Prince of Light (9-4) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
The History Man (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 13l behind Yankee George (8-13) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Sept.
Misphire 66-1 (8-2) Raced stands side, chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on well, 4th of 30, 1 1/2l behind Murfreesboro (8-13) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Sept.
Magnolia Blossom 7-2jt-fav (8-11) Tracked leader far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (6) gf in Aug beating Upthedowns (9-2) by a shd, 15 ran.
