steadied at start and held up towards rear, headway 2f out, driven over 1f out, hung left and one pace final furlong
held up, ridden along 3f out, one pace final furlong
held up in rear, headway 2f out, hung right when weakening final furlong
prominent, effort over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up behind leaders, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, effort 6f out, no impression
Swinging Sixties beat a stablemate of Inspector Clouseau last time and is fancied to win again at the main expense of Black Jacari and Military Power. A nicely bred colt, the selection won well on his racecourse debut when not particularly well-fancied. He was keen on that occasion and looked as if he would learn plenty from the experience, and with the second running well since (first two well clear), a mark of 86 may not be the ceiling of his ability. Deadly Silence romped home in a weak race at Southwell recently and whilst he was well clear at the line, those behind were no great shakes. Black Jacari knows how to win and goes on any ground, whilst Apollo Shark has been off the track for a while and the stable are yet to start firing. The Doon Haymer's have had a good season, reaching the Scottish Cup final but their namesake has a bit to find today, whilst Inspector Clouseau should improve for a recent run and there is another in his sire's side to suggest that he will appreciate the step up in trip. An open affair and narrow preference is for Swinging Sixties.
Swinging Sixties (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Held up, steady headway from 3f out, chased leader over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May beating West With The Wind (9-3) by a nk, 9 ran.
Deadly Silence (USA) 9-4fav (8-11) Held up behind leaders, led well over 1f out and quickened clear, eased inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) fbs in May beating Catching The Light (8-6) by 8l, 14 ran.
Black Jacari (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on well, won at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May beating Buddy Holly (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Apollo Shark (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 18th of 20, 8l behind Dark Angel (8-11) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Aug.
Military Power 15-8fav (8-12) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in May beating Hunting Country (8-12) by 3l, 13 ran.
Casa Catalina (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, driven 4f out, weakening when hampered over 2f out, 11th of 12, 12l behind Collection (9-3) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Inspector Clouseau (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Led, headed over 5f out, chased winner, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Summon Up Theblood (9-0) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Doon Haymer (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 11l behind Captain Webb (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 3f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
