slowly into stride, towards rear, never near leaders
slowly into stride, reminders soon after start, always behind
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
close up, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
led, headed halfway, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on
close up, ridden halfway, kept on same pace final 2f
prominent, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out,
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Venetian Dancer is taken to make his mark against Bachnagairn, Sir Sandicliffe and a whole host of potentially useful newcomers. No doubt there will be a future star lurking somewhere among the debutantes, many of whom hail from top southern yards, but on this occasion they may all have to give best to Venetian Dancer. Mark Wallace has a knack of churning out the odd decent juvenile, and on the evidence of his initial effort at Southwell there should be much more to come. The son of Danehill Dancer missed the break that day, but picked up well to finish fourth, later promoted a place in the stewards room, and the step up to a trip more in keeping with his breeding will help his cause enormously. Bachnagairn was putting in all his best work at the finish at Newbury, and as the dam hails from the same family as Nashwan and Unfuwain, will improve again next year. Sir Sandicliffe can boast two runs to date, one of them here, and is another that will like the extra journey. With Michael Jarvis in such good form at present, a mention should be given to Stanley George as well, although he was cheaply bought and holds no fancy entries. Sir Michael Stoute won this in 2003 with Almurad and saddles Vodafone Derby entry Ladies Best who could turn out to be smart. In what should be an informative affair, Venetian Dancer is selected.
Apache Chant (USA) War Chant colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m3f including the Group 3 winner Sabre d' Argent.
Bachnagairn 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up mid-division, headway inside final 2f, stayed on, not reach leaders, 4th of 13, 7l behind Astronomer Royal (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Cold Quest (USA) Seeking The Gold colt out of the Group 2 winner Polaire.
Ladies Best King's Best colt, half-brother to winners up to 2m.
Venetian Dancer (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Stevie Gee (9-3) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Jul.
Joyful Tears (IRE) Barathea filly, full sister to 7f & 1m winner Hymn Of Love.
Lisselan Dancer (USA) Outflanker filly, half-sister to three winning milers.
Silmi Daylami colt, half-brother to winning miler Tawaafud.
