Big Drew Hunter Memorial Selling Stakes

Off time: 15:13 | Winning time: 2m 26.70s

(4)

Ancient Myth^p¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 76

9/2

Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces when winning handicap at Thirsk in August and met trouble when last of 7 there since. Likely he's still in form.

Form: 335217

(2)

Ocean Of Dreams^p²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: A Mullen| T: A Watson| OR: 79

7/2

Quite useful but temperamental with it and below-form fourth (Arkinthestars second ) dropped to selling company at Goodwood (11f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago. Won on deep ground in Ireland so conditions won't be an issue. Needs to put his best foot forward.

Form: 328404

(3)

Arkinthestars²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: S H James| T: K R Burke| OR: 76

85/40

Latest win at Doncaster in July. Has the reopposing Ocean of Dreams behind her when second in 11f Goodwood seller last time. Should go well if handling softer ground than she's faced previously.

Form: 462152

(1)

Cayman Dancer⁷²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Hart| T: C Johnston| OR: 77

7/4

Got off the mark in maiden at Chelmsford (1¼m) in May and similar form on his next 3 outings. The application of cheekpieces seemed to have a negative effect at Newmarket when last seen in July and are left on his return from 10 weeks off. The yard won this last year.

Form: 312748

Forecasts

Cayman Dancer (7/4), Arkinthestars (85/40), Ocean Of Dreams (7/2), Ancient Myth (9/2)

Perhaps CAYMAN DANCER can provide the Charlie Johnston stable with a second successive win in this seller. Ocean of Dreams is a cut above plating level at his best but can't be trusted and Arkinthestars, who was ahead of him in similar company at Goodwood last time, might be the one to give the selection most to do.