tracked clear winner, pushed along over 2f out, never a threat
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, never a threat
made all, soon clear, 12 lengths clear 4f out, unchallenged, won in canter
Only the three but all arrive in excellent heart, having scored in the last fortnight. Night Eagle seeks a hat-trick and has stuck on well to oblige the last twice and his course knowledge is a major plus, although he does give weight away to both rivals as well as stepping up in class. Cabrakan, a consistent sort for the Hannon team, came good at the ninth attempt when landing a Kempton handicap and should continue to progress. CAIUS CHORISTER has been brought along in typical David Menuisier fashion and came home over course and distance last time by no less than 19 lengths. The form of his previous win at Salisbury has also been boosted by the runner-up winning since and he can take the step-up in grade in his stride in a race which could prove very tactical with no confirmed front-runner.
Night Eagle (IRE) 16-5 (10-8) Mid-division, effort and headway 4f out, went 3rd 3f out, pushed along and led 2f out, soon pressed and stayed on well, always doing enough, won at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Jun beating Myriad (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Cabrakan (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division, effort and headway into 3rd 3f out, pushed along and pressed leader over 1f out, led final 110 yards, stayed on well, won at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (5) pol in Jul beating Mille Miglia (9-11) by nk, 9 ran.
Caius Chorister (FR) 8-15fav (9-6) Slowly away, soon prominent, smooth headway from 1f, extended lead home turn, eased inside final furlong, easily, won at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Jul beating Just An Inkling (8-5) by 19l, 4 ran.