chased leaders on outside, went 2nd over 2f out, kept on same pace and no chance with winner
raced keenly, tracked leader, led over 5f out, clear and shaken up over 1f out, ran on well
took keen hold, held up, pushed along into 2nd 3f out, ridden and no impression when lost 2nd over 2f out, soon beaten
led over 1f, chased winner until pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Henryhudsonbridge was taking on three smart performers on his debut at Epsom and started 50/1 so it was no surprise that he finished last. He'll be better for the run and the opposition here isn't as strong. Midtech Star showed good pace on soft ground at Thirsk before weakening and was well supported on his next start at Wolverhampton where he duly obliged. Johnny Barnes was impeded when about to challenge in a four-runner event at Goodwood but didn't pick up when asked and it was a very moderate maiden he won at Yarmouth. DOUGAL will be having his first start over the trip but wasn't stopping over an extended 6f at Doncaster when an excellent fourth in a massively endowed sales race. He'd previously run in Group company after his early season victories and can add this to his tally.
Dougal (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway entering final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 5th of 21, 5l behind Bond's Girl (8-1) at Doncaster 6f 2yo auc (2) gd in Sep.
Johnny Barnes (IRE) 15-8 (9-2) Held up in touch in last, effort and outside and carried slightly left over 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, no impression and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Make It Up (9-2) at Goodwood 7f 2yo stks (2) gd in Sep.
Henryhudsonbridge (USA) 50-1 (8-8) Always last, pushed along halfway, outpaced over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 4, 14l behind Christophermarlowe (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 2yo stks (3) gd in Sep.
Midtech Star (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along on outside 3f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) in Sep beating Simone On Time (8-8) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
