in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
towards rear, headway over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, held on well
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
prominent, led over 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, rallied and just held
in touch, weakened 3f out
in touch, effort 2f out, one pace
towards rear, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
led, headed over 2f out, one pace
Tarzan, Ithbaat and Dr Jameson look the principals here, and ITHBAAT can make the long journey from Newmarket pay off by landing this. Dr Jameson is a very tricky ride, and he only just got home when landing long odds on at Beverley last time. He had earlier found the habit of hitting the frame but not winning. He looks quirky to say the least and is readily opposed. Tarzan proved too strong for his rivals at Redcar last time-a deserved win after some valiant placed efforts. The handicapper has not over-reacted-he is only 4lbs higher here and he looks sure to run his race and be thereabouts. Ithbaat hails from a prolific winning family at a good level in the States, and his form thus far has been progressive. Second behind a useful type at Yarmouth-the form was upheld when his conqueror finished a good second in a valuable Newmarket event, Ithbaat then justified favouritism in smooth fashion in a return visit to the track. He may be too classy for his rivals here.
Big Apple Boy (IRE) 11-4 (9-4) Led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Mull Of Killough (9-0) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Silver Games (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, effort on inside rail to chase leading pair over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Forte Dei Marmi (8-8) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Ithbaat (USA) 4-9fav (9-0) In touch, chased leader over 3f out, led on bit 2f out, ridden and joined over 1f out, asserted towards finish, won at Yarmouth 1m mdn stks (5) gf beating Luc Jordan (9-0) by 2l, 11 ran.
Tarzan (IRE) 11-8fav (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Redcar 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fm beating Avitus (8-4) by 1 3/4l, 5 ran.
Striker Torres (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f, hampered when headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Magaling (9-4) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Andean Margin (IRE) 15-8fav (9-4) Led, hard pressed and edged right over 1f out, driven and no extra when headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Millway Beach (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Dr Jameson (IRE) 4-11fav (9-3) Made all, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, won at Beverley 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf beating Steel Trade (8-10) by nk, 8 ran.
Honimiere (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Prominent, ridden along when outpaced 3f out, driven and stayed on final furlong, 4th of 13, 6l behind Sri Kandi (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Sep.
