mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on under pressure
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, driven to lead over 1f out, edged right, ran on
soon prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge
held up, never dangerous
always prominent, led halfway, headed over 1f out, no extra close home
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on well
led until halfway, weakened well over 1f out
The short list in the opener contains Mount Hermon, Farleigh House and Spriggan, with Mount Hermon getting the vote. Mount Hermon showed plenty of promise when third on his Salisbury debut and, given that his stable are not noted for first-time out winners, well, he has to get some thought for this today. Bring It On Home is from a canny stable and is maybe one to watch for the future, unless the market says otherwise. Christalini's Newbury debut suggested promise, so she has to be given some thought, while the form of Farleigh House's last two runner-up efforts afford him plenty of respect today. Spriggan's Goodwood debut third was also full of promise, while a number of others have shown promise in limited outings - including Distiller, Edison and Extractor - so it would be no surprise for them improve again, and Malt Or Mash could be an interesting newcomer but, all things considered in having to make a choice, the selection is Mount Hermon.
Edison 8-1 (9-3) Prominent, chased winner 5f out until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 11l behind Tudor Prince (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Aug.
Extractor 33-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, not quicken, 8th of 13, 9l behind Streets Ahead (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
Farleigh House (USA) 13-2 (9-3) Held up in touch, every chance over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Gold Option (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Like To Golf (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and no impression final 2f, 7th of 9, 13l behind Lunces Lad (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Malt Or Mash (USA) Black Minnaloushe colt, half-brother to 7f winner Bourbon Ball and 5f winner With A Passion.
Mount Hermon (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden and chased leader 2f out, effort 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Streets Ahead (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
Oakley Heffert (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden early straight, weakening when hung left from over 2f out, last of 7, 13l behind Spirit of The Mist (9-3) at Epsom 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
View From The Top 4-1 (9-3) Chased leader, losing place when squeezed approaching 2f out, 9th of 10, 28l behind Overturn (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Aug.
