held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, outpaced 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, headway 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
keen, close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, keen, held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
made all, ridden clear over 2f out, ridden out
steady start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on never nearer
slowly into stride, held up, ridden halway, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner 1f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong
Dean's Yard is a tentative choice here ahead of Almost Spinning, with Capricorn Run, Barodine, and Rahy's Crown worth noting. Dean's Yard is a full-brother to Right Approach, and with entries in the Royal Lodge and next year's Vodafone Derby, Sir Michael Stoute's colt will be fully expected to step up on a promising debut at Sandown where, despite carrying his head high, he was not beaten far by the favourite In The Fashion. He will be one to follow next year, but should have the legs of a field in which most of the dangers consist of newcomers. However, the main threat could come from Almost Spinning who was sent off as favourite at Newbury after a promising introduction here. She got outpaced in the closing stages and will appreciate the extra furlong now. Capricorn Run represents Godolphin, and if his $950,000 price-tag is any indication, then the American-bred can be considered useful. Whether he shows anything today remains to be seen, and along with Barodine and Rahy's Crown, he should be noted in the betting ring, but on the evidence so far, Dean's Yard is the one to be on.
Al Hazim (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Outpaced, always behind, 12th of 14, 14l behind Flight Captain (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Barndeh (IRE) Marju colt, half-brother to 2 winners up to 1m2f.
Barodine Barathea colt out of 1m winner Granted.
Constant Cheers (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, well behind final 3f, 7th of 9, 11l behind Jeu de Mot (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Daaweitza 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to halfway, 7th of 13, 9l behind High Command (9-0) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Dean's Yard 3-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra final 75 yards, 3rd of 9, 1l behind In The Fashion (8-9) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Manston (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) With leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 10l behind Extreme Measures (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Night Cru 40-1 (9-0) Slowly away, soon hung right, always in rear, 7th of 9, 9l behind Saabiq (8-9) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Northern Boy (USA) Lure colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Rahy's Crown (USA) Rahy colt, half-brother to the Group 1 winner Germany and several other winners.
Almost Spinning (IRE) 10-3jt-fav (8-11) Mid-division, driven and effort 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 2l behind Chatila (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.
Capricorn Run (USA) Elusive Quality colt, half-brother to 5f & 1m winner Ladies Precept and winning milers Nasa and Crafty Buc.
