keen led, joined halfway, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened final furlong
dwelt in touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner towards finish, no threat
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, soon headed, kept on one pace
keen in touch, pushed along over 2f out, effort when carried head high over 1f out, kept on one pace
close up, pushed along and headway between horses approaching final furlong, soon led, ridden and ran on
tracked leader, joined leader halfway, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
Arctic Sound looks a typical Johnston improver and cruised home at Beverley latest so has to go on the short-list. Both Fox Tal and Dark Jedi got off the mark at Ffos Las but both by narrow margins and further improvement is required for this immediate move into Listed grade, though that's more than likely and the Hills colt could be one to follow. The fact that Kuwait Currency is the chosen representative from the Hannon juvenile team is noteworthy in itself and Dubai Dominion did well stepping up from a promising debut to land a fair Newmarket maiden. NATE THE GREAT is the sole member of the sextet who didn't win last time but he has already performed really well in two Listed contests, including when runner-up in the Chesham at Royal Ascot, and sets the standard here.
Arctic Sound 7-4jfav (9-9) Raced wide, tracked leader, pushed along to lead over 1f out, clear entering final furlong, comfortable, won at Beverley 7f stks (5) gs in Jul beating Abie's Hollow (9-2) by 7l, 8 ran.
Dark Jedi (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched right to challenge over 1f out, ran on to lead close home, won at Ffos Las 7f stks (5) gs in Aug beating Leroy Leroy (9-2) by ns, 11 ran.
Dubai Dominion 9-4fav (9-2) Close up, headway to led entering final 2f, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 7f stks (4) gs in Jul beating Machell Place (9-2) by nk, 11 ran.
Fox Tal 4-6fav (9-2) Made all, quickened over 4f out, clear and green over 1f out, reduced lead inside final furlong, just held on, won at Ffos Las 7f stks (4) gf in Jul beating Sir Ron Priestley (9-2) by hd, 6 ran.
Kuwait Currency (USA) 5-1 (9-2) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, easily, won at Lingfield 1m stks (5) gs in Aug beating Global Warning (9-2) by 6l, 8 ran.
Nate The Great 6-4fav (9-3) Chased winner, ridden and no impression 2f out, lost 2nd last strides, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Victory Command (9-3) at Ascot 7f lst stks (1) gf in Jul.
