slowly into stride, always in rear, ridden 5f out, soon behind
always in rear, outpaced and behind over 4f out
keen, led after 2f, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened final furlong
went right start, led 2f, chased leader until over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on to go remote 2nd towards finish
tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, heavily eased inside final furlong, impressive
keen, in touch, pushed along 4f out, ridden 3f out, driven entering final 2f, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
An interesting contest where we will take a chance on URBAN POET to win on debut, while Proud Times, Acquavella and Jeunopse are respected. The American-bred selection cost a huge amount as a foal and should be well suited by this test of stamina. He is related to multiple middle distance winners in the States, should not be found wanting for fitness and so we will chance him. Stablemate and fellow debutant Clientele did not cost nearly as much, but nonetheless his price tag increased at two, which is usually a very good sign. He should stay this far and although appearing to be the yard's second string he can also go very well. Proud Times ran well in three maidens before disappointing at Redcar last time but there have to be doubts about his stamina over this longer trip. Jeunopse had just under two lengths to spare over Acquavella off level weights here last weekend and they meet on the same terms here. That was the debut for Richard Fahey's runner, who may be able to turn the tables if improving for the outing. Little else makes appeal and Urban Poet is the suggestion.
Go Man Go (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) In touch, ridden and weakened 5 out, pulled up 3 out, in a race won by Night Cru (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun, 14 ran.
Agricultural 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 6th of 7, 33l behind Gaselee (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m 1f mdn auc stks (5) gd.
Clientele (USA) Mr Greeley gelding out of Pracer.
Moon Money (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Tracked leaders, chased winner from over 4f out, no chance from over 2f out, 2nd of 7, 9l behind Gaselee (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m 1f mdn auc stks (5) gd.
Proud Times (USA) 7-2 (8-13) Led, headed well over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression approaching final furlong, 6th of 12, 12l behind Cipher (8-13) at Redcar 1m mdn auc stks (6) gd in Jun.
Urban Poet (USA) Dynaformer colt out of Preach.
Acquavella 5-1 (8-12) Held up, outpaced over 4f out, stayed on from over 1f out, took 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Drum Dragon (8-12) at Hamilton 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Jeunopse (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 3f out to chase leaders, ridden and switched left over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Drum Dragon (8-12) at Hamilton 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Ducal Regancy Duke 100-1 (9-8) Tracked leader, ridden, weakened from 3f out, 4th of 7, 25l behind Gaselee (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m 1f mdn auc stks (5) gd.
Rapid Desire (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 12, 11l behind Matraash (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
