half reared and started slowly, pulled hard in rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leader until well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
took keen hold early, held up in mid-division on outside, steady headway over 2f out to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd post
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, tracked leader well over 1f out, ridden to lead 1f out, held on gamely near finish
started slowly, towards rear, effort on rail when not clearest of runs well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd last half furlong, lost 3rd post
took keen hold, held up in mid division on inside, headway over 2f out, trying to switch right when not clear run over 1f out until inside final furlong, went 2nd final 100 yards, closed strongly near finish, just held
pulled hard early, held up towards rear, some headway on outside when green and jinked right 2f out, no danger
took keen hold, always in rear
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
CAPTIVATOR, No Mean Trick and Official Style catch the eye here, with preference for Captivator, who can underline the promise shown on his debut at Yarmouth. Sir Michael Stoute's Official Style will be a popular choice, but he disappointed badly last time when made favourite for a York handicap, and although this is a major drop in grade, a watching brief is advised. No Mean Trick has been placed on both his starts to date, third when last seen in December. The first and second have won subsequently and despite his absence from the track he can give a good account. Captivator made an eye-catching debut at Yarmouth, starting slowly and overcoming trouble in running to stay on strongly, finishing a close third. A winner has come out of the race, and receiving 5lbs from her main rivals, Captivator can fulfil that promise.
Cheddar George 15-2 (9-11) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Uphold (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gs in Jun.
No Mean Trick (USA) 2-1fav (9-3) Raced wide, mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never going pace of leaders, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Erinjay (8-10) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
City Ground (USA) 8-1 (8-13) Went left start, raced wide in touch, wide bend 4f out, chased winner over 2f out, driven over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Kakatosi (8-13) at Lingfield 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jun.
Green Destiny (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 12l behind Eton Forever (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn stks (4) pol in May.
Jet Away Cape Cross colt out of Kalima.
Khandaq (USA) 16-1 (8-13) With leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden and headed, every chance over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Huntingfortreasure (8-13) at Thirsk 1m mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Norville (IRE) Elusive City colt out of Saraposa.
Official Style 5-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, outpaced when edged left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 29l behind Arlequin (9-0) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Captivator 9-1 (8-9) Slowly away, in rear, headway over 2f out, not clear run from over 1f out, soon carried head high, ridden and ran on, just failed, 2nd of 15, nk behind Shesells Seashells (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Gracie May 66-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 13l behind Uphold (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gs in Jun.
Montelissima (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 20, 7l behind Field Day (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Oct.
Satwa Excel 20-1 (9-0) Always in rear, 12th of 14, 28l behind Seta (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stks (4) gd in Aug.
