tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ran on well
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure
slowly into stride, mid-division, weakened 2f out
led until over 1f out, faded final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never a threat
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms
dwelt, behind, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on late, never nearer
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon beaten
Despite missing the break, Morisco wasn’t disgraced in a Group 3 at York last month having won earlier over 7f at Newcastle. The extra furlong shouldn’t be a problem and he’s likely to make a bold bid to defy his penalty. Handlebars has placed twice in small fields at Musselburgh but Keith Dalgleish also runs Carlisle fifth Black Star Dancing, who has more scope. Michael Dods is also double-handed with staying-on Ripon fourth Arch Moon and newcomer Bouncing Bobby. Tony Hamilton prefers another debutant, Dreaming Blue, to Ambassador but SALAMANCA SCHOOL makes greater appeal. He’s a brother to three winners, including the top-class Prince Gibraltar, and is likely to know his job. Will Sommers is also from a yard whose juveniles do well here.
Morisco (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Slow into stride, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Valdermoro (9-1) at York 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Ambassador (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up, pushed along 3f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 3rd of 7, 11 3/4l behind Cape Palace (9-5) at Newcastle 7f stks (4) pol in Aug.
Arch Moon 10-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, driven over 2f out, ridden 1f out, no impression until stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 4 3/4l behind King's Caper (9-5) at Ripon 1m stks (4) sft in Aug.
Black Star Dancing (USA) 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Strawman (9-5) at Carlisle 1m mdn stks (4) gs in Sep.
Bouncing Bobby (IRE) Raven's Pass colt out of Silicon Star.
Dreaming Blue Showcasing colt out of Got To Dream.
Gweedore 28-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Berkshire Savvy (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (6) pol in Aug.
Handsome Yank (USA) 50-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 17 1/2l behind Platinum Star (9-5) at Leicester 6f mdn stks (4) gd in May.
Salamanca School (FR) Rock Of Gibraltar colt out of Princess Sofia.
Twin Paradox 20-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 7, 22 1/4l behind Grand Rock (9-2) at Hamilton 1m stks (5) hvy in Aug.
Will Sommers Teofilo colt out of Dubai Queen.
Handlebars (IRE) 11-4 (8-11) Led until over 2f out, soon rallied, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Yoshimi (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f stks (5) gf in Sep.
