in touch, led halfway, headed over 2f out, soon behind
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
in touch, led over 2f out, driven and ran on final furlong
towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
led, headed halfway, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
dwelt and switched right at start, always in rear
towards rear, never a factor
dwelt and towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
A difficult race with six last time out winners and a narrow vote goes Jack Oliver, with Lafontaine Bleu and Algol just two of many dangers. Brian Meehan's colt showed improved form to get the better of Linkslade Lad at Windsor. That runner up is only rated fifty so on the face of it the selection does look harshly treated, however the stable's runners do progress with racing and he may be capable of much better. Lafontaine Bleu just got up to beat Fadeyev on soft ground at Ripon last time. Off this sort of mark she has to be rated a big danger. Algol was most impressive when landing a Catterick maiden last time. That was on fast ground and today's conditions are a slight concern. However he could still be involved in the finish. Picture Frame and Josr's Magic are also worthy of a mention, but Jack Oliver is the one that gets a tentative vote.
Soviet Palace (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Took keen hold, tracked leaders until weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 23l behind Just Dust (7-13) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp (3) gf.
Dolly Coughdrop (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Held up behind leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and kept on gamely final furlong, won at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (4) sft beating High Style (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Algol 8-11fav (9-3) Made all, driven over 1f out, soon clear, ridden out, comfortably, won at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Soffooh (9-3) by 5l, 8 ran.
My Valerina (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Chased leading pair, ridden and outpaced halfway, kept on final furlong, last of 4, 5l behind Holdin Foldin (9-4) at Lingfield 5f nov stk (5) pol.
Ensign's Trick 50-1 (8-12) With leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Pretty Majestic (8-12) at Chester 6f 2yo fll (2) gd.
Josr's Magic (IRE) 5-4fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, driven out, won at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf beating Princess Ellis (8-4) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Picture Frame 8-13fav (8-12) Chased leaders, driven to lead over 2f out, ran on final furlong, won at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn clm (6) gf in Jun beating Two Sips Sue (8-5) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Seaton Snooks 7-1 (9-3) Made most, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 13, 3l behind Flying Valentino (8-12) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Lafontaine Bleu 8-1 (8-4) Tracked leader far side, driven over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on, won at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) hvy beating Fadeyev (8-13) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Ishibee (IRE) 7-2co-fav (8-5) Hampered start, in rear, ridden over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 7, 5l behind Davaye (8-7) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Jack Oliver 7-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden to lead approaching 1f out, kept on, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf beating Linkslade Lad (9-3) by a hd, 10 ran.
