in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up, headway to track leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
steadied start, soon switched sharp left on leaving stalls, held up in last place, headway from 2f out, switched left over 1f out, still 5 lengths down entering final furlong, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won going away
steadied start, held up in rear, pushed along halfway, effort and every chance from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
with leader, led narrowly halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
keen, hung left throughout, held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
held up in touch, improved to track leaders and nowhere to go over 1f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged right, headed well inside final furlong, kept on
headway to go prominent after 2f, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
pulled hard, prominent 4f
The way this listed race is framed seems to favour SWILLY FERRY and we'll side with the Barry Hills runner but are wary of the potential improvement that both Racy and Coolminx could show. Jointly the highest rate in the field we can put a line through the pick's last run where he was outclassed in a Group Three. Prior to that he landed a valuable prize at Doncaster and although he has a bit to prove on this ground he just about gets the vote. Racy was impressive when scoring by five lengths at the second time of asking. That was in a maiden and we don't know how good that form is yet. Coolminx has won both of her starts but again it's not clear what she's beaten but she is respected while Dorback is closely matched with her after their meeting last time. You can't rule out anything from Mark Johnston's yard at the moment and Capcaillie, who has run well twice in Group company and is in the frame but in what looks a cracking race Swilly Ferry is just given the nod.
Archers Road (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Mister Manannan (9-3) at Ayr 5f 2yo Listed stks (1) gd in Sep.
Dorback 7-4 (9-5) Keen, tracked leading pair on rail, switched off rail to challenge winner entering final furlong, ridden and stayed on, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 6, hd behind Coolminx (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo nov stk (4) gf in Sep.
Ghostwing 50-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 15th of 19, 13l behind Swilly Ferry (8-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Sep.
Layla's Hero (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, headway halfway, led over 1f out, ridden clear, won at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (2) gs in Sep beating Yaa Wayl (8-7) by 4 1/2l, 15 ran.
Never The Waiter 7-4 (9-3) Close up on outside, ridden to lead over 1f out, drew clear final furlong, readily, won at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol beating Hot Spark (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Singeur (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Chased leaders stands side group, no impression over 1f out, 11th of 22, 9l behind Lucky Like (8-6) at Redcar 6f Lstd auc stks (1) gf.
Sunnandaeg 5-2 (9-3) Keen, chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, won at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug beating Happy Dubai (9-3) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
Swilly Ferry (USA) 13-2 (8-12) Held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no response over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 7l behind Sir Parky (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf.
Capercaillie (USA) 3-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Misheer (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gd in Jul.
Coolminx (IRE) Evensfav (9-0) Keen, made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on gamely, won at Beverley 5f 2yo nov stk (4) gf in Sep beating Dorback (9-5) by hd, 6 ran.
Duchess Dora (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Mister Manannan (9-3) at Ayr 5f 2yo Listed stks (1) gd in Sep.
Fenella Rose 11-2 (8-11) Keen, made all, ridden clear over 1f out, driven out, won at Epsom Downs 6f fll mdn stks (5) gf in Sep beating L'enchanteresse (8-11) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Racy 4-11fav (9-3) Made most, quickened clear over 1f out, pushed out, won at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep beating Antarctic Desert (9-3) by 5l, 6 ran.
