chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
with leaders, jumped path 5f out, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, chased winner final furlong, kept on, always held
chased leaders, ridden entering final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong
behind, struggling from over 4f out
close up, led 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on well
slowly into stride, pushed along to chase leader far side until 5f out, weakened 3f out
led far side pair until 5f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, headway to chase leaders 4f out, weakened 2f out
Another wide open affair with a big field, with marginal preference being for JOE PACKET, ahead of Dr Finley and Power Series. As ever a close watch on the market's needed for any to back or swerve given there's little form to go on. By siding with Jonathan Portman's only runner on the card, we're opting for experience. He only cost ¿500 but has shown a great attitude in his two runs to date, and a similar level of improvement as shown from debut to his second run could be enough to land this. The step up in trip looks a plus. Michael Bell's two year olds probably aren't the best crop he's ever had, but Dr Finley's entitled to come on for a reasonable Yarmouth debut, and the high draw is a big plus. Power Series could be anything, but John Gosden knows how to turn out a debutant winner, and again has a positive draw. The betting ring needs to be watched closely with eight newcomers and three having only had two runs, including our selection, Joe Packet.
Book Of Truth (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, soon no danger, 8th of 11, 13l behind Cadley Road (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Chandrayaan 25-1 (9-3) Unruly before start and got loose, reluctant to load, slowly away, held up, ridden halfway, some headway 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 16, 13l behind Syrian (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in Jul.
Double Rollover 33-1 (8-9) Soon pushed along in rear, outpaced from halfway, last of 10, 32l behind Giulietta Da Vinci (8-4) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jul.
Dr Finley (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Went left start, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out, 4th of 10, 9l behind Nideeb (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jul.
Harry Paget (IRE) Starcraft colt out of True Love.
Joe Packet 50-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, chased leaders, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd towards finish, never any chance with easy winner, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Buzzword (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Kensei (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Went left stalls, towards rear, headway from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd final furlong, one pace close home, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Lord Zenith (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Masterful Act (USA) Pleasantly Perfect colt out of Catnip.
Power Series (USA) Mizzen Mast colt out of Diese.
Rodrigo De Freitas (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Went right start, always towards rear, outpaced from halfway, last of 9, 14l behind Dubawi Phantom (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Agony And Ecstasy 3-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Danger Mulally (9-3) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Fine Lace (IRE) Barathea filly out of Fine Detail.
Puteri (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 10l behind Champagnelifestyle (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stks (4) gd in Jul.
Rose Alba (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Ran green towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 12l behind Middle Club (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Jul.
Barthcounty (IRE) Tobougg colt out of Seasons Estates.
Resuscitator (USA) Bernstein colt out of Lac Du Printemps.
The Starboard Bow Observatory colt out of Overboard.
Forethought Lujain filly out of Flourish.
