with leader, every chance from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led to over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on
slowly into stride, behind, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and one pace final 2f
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
John Dunlop's youngsters are flying at present and Aamaaq looks the one to beat, with King's Head and Hill of Howth put forward as the ones to give him most to do. Aamaaq has been going the right way and ran another sound race in defeat behind the favourite Kilworth at Chepstow three weeks ago. That was his first try at a mile and this Derby entry should have the measure of his rivals today, with King's Head proving the best of them. Michael Jarvis has also seen an upturn in his fortunes over the past few weeks, and his colt, who was found wanting over seven furlongs when sent off as a hot favourite at Leicester, can also benefit from this extra furlong. He too is a Derby entry and will be seen to better effect over middle-distances next term. Hill of Howth is more exposed than most but hails from a stable that has had a terrific season with its juveniles already, so can figure somewhere along the line. Winds of Change only beat one home on her Warwick debut and is surely a lot better than that, but in any event she and the rest will struggle to contain Aamaaq who gets a solid vote.
Aamaaq 5-2 (8-11) Held up and keen mid-division, steady headway over 2f out, ridden from 2f out, challeneged winner until close home, no extra, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Kilworth (8-11) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Dark Planet 66-1 (9-0) Always in rear, 8th of 9, 18l behind Linas Selection (9-0) at Epsom 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Hill of Howth (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Always behind, last of 14, 26l behind Genari (9-5) at Haydock 1m 2yo hcp (2) gd.
King's Head (IRE) 11-10fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Dahaaleez (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Peas 'n Beans (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Slowly away, always in rear, last of 15, 33l behind Renderoc (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Scuzme (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Towards rear, outpaced when switched right 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 8, 7l behind Creative Mind (8-7) at Catterick 7f nov aut stk (5) gf in Jul.
Silver Mont (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Always behind, 11th of 16, 16l behind Dee Day (9-0) at Redcar 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Tay Bridge (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Held up in touch and keen, clipped heels and unseated rider in race won by King Alfie (8-7) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd, 8 ran.
Two Johns 50-1 (9-0) Slowly away, always behind, 7th of 8, 46l behind Frank Crow (9-0) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Pin Spotter 100-1 (8-11) Always behind, last of 13, 28l behind Kahlua Kiss (8-11) at Carlisle 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Winds of Change 14-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 14l behind Giving (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
