went right start, led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, kept on, never near leaders
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
close up, pushed along 5f out, ridden halfway, every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, bumped inside final furlong, ran on
dwelt held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in rear, headway over 1f out, pushed along and stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung left and headed inside final furlong, kept on
hung left throughout, raced alone towards stand side, mid-division, weakened halfway
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon switched left, effort when hampered inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish
keen tracked leader, ridden and weakened 2f out
dwelt in rear, good headway halfway, ridden 2f out, keeping on one pace when hampered 1f out
The Elsworth yard has found form of late and Firestarter should give a solid account here. However, he's a colt with quirks and his latest effort was most disappointing when never a threat in the Convivial Stakes at York. Therefore, BIG JOHNNY D and Cryptic Choice make more appeal, having finished third and fourth in the Newmarket maiden won by Kinglet, the form of which looks strong after the subsequent success of the runner-up Much Improved. There may be little between the two, but the former created slightly the better impression and gets the vote. Interesting newcomers are also on show, of which Scrupul and Starboard make most appeal on paper. However, a market check is essential.
Always Eager 14-1 (9-3) Tracked leader until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 8l behind Na Zdorovie (8-12) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Big Johnny D (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Kinglet (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Cryptic Choice (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Started very slowly, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon driven to challenge, staying on same pace when hampered inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind Kinglet (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Derfenna Art (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Led early, prominent, ridden over 2f out, challenged briefly over 1f out, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Mr Maynard (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Aug.
Electrician Echo Of Light colt out of Primrose Lane.
Emperor Vespasian Royal Applause colt out of Flavian.
Eurystheus (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, some late modest progress, 10th of 16, 12l behind Nawwaar (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn (2) gf in Jul.
Firestarter 17-2 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never near leaders, 9th of 17, 13l behind Rugged Cross (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn (2) gs in Aug.
His Royal Highness (CAN) Awesome Again colt out of Royally Chosen.
Il Pazzo 150-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Stipulate (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Ortac Rock (IRE) Aussie Rules colt out of Fashion Guide.
Scrupul (IRE) Dylan Thomas colt out of Pearl Quest.
Starboard Zamindar colt out of Summer Shower.
Sir Dylan Dylan Thomas colt out of Monteleone.
