prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, faded
held up on outside, headway when edged left over 2f out, led 1f out, ran on
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, effort 2f out, stayed on to chase winner well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, keeping on edging right inside final furlong
mid-division, hampered on bend over 2f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride, headway no clear run over 2f out and again inside final furlong, ran on
soon led, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened close home
A relatively ordinary opener and Sharpener is our selection with The Cuckoo and Ruby Tallulah respected as dangers. Richard Hannon's juveniles are always to be respected and if she is capable of reproducing her debut effort at Newmarket, Sharpener sets a very fair standard for the rest to aim at. The Cuckoo hails from the yard that won this race last year. Easy to back at Southwell on introduction last month, it is interesting that connections elect to switch surfaces. Ruby Tallulah looks the pick of the Nick Littmoden pair. Far from disgraced on the turf at this venue, she has a weak maiden within her compass. Alexander Newstalk has to be watched in the market. A relatively expensive Choisir purchase, there is plenty of speed in the pedigree. Olynard was backed as if something was anticipated on debut. He needs to learn to settle before winning comes into the equation. Cocktail Party hasn't shown a great deal in two starts but with John Hills among the winners, it would be no surprise to see him go close. This is a race that won't take a lot of winning and having exhibited form in better grade, Sharpener is the pick.
Badtanman Primo Valentino colt, half-brother to several winning sprinters.
Jubilee Juggins (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 4th of 7, 8l behind Evelyn May (8-6) at Great Leighs 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Jul.
Olynard (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Pulled hard, chased leaders, hung left 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 7l behind Tartan Turban (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
The Cuckoo 4-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden over 2f, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Lesley's Choice (9-3) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Jul.
Alexander Newstalk (IRE) Choisir filly, half-sister to numerous winners on the flat and over hurdles including useful 7f winner Name Of Love.
Cat Patrol 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, soon faded, last of 12, 11l behind Foxtrot Alpha (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Cheap Thrills 13-2 (9-0) In touch 2f, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 13l behind Moss Likely (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in May.
Cocktail Party (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Led, headed approaching final furlong, weakened, 8th of 16, 10l behind Mamlakati (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jul.
Ruby Tallulah 13-2 (7-13) Carried left over 4f out, effort on outside over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, just held, 2nd of 5, nk behind Lady Master (8-5) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jul.
Sharpener (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Soon led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 7th of 18, 6l behind Ballyalla (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Jul.
