chased leading pair on outer, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner
slight lead to over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong
with leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
pulled hard, held up behind leaders, headway between horses over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
The vote goes to the only runner with experience, Dabbers Chief, but one couldn't be confident. The selection ran very green on his debut at Newbury but wasn't given too hard a time of things once his chance had gone and should be all the better for the experience. The form has produced mixed results but it's traditionally a strong maiden that the Hills yard has a good record in. Roly Boy is one of the more interesting opponents as his connections have plenty of strength in depth in this division. He's related to juvenile winners and is the stable's selected representative from five entries. Agente Parmigiano and Glamorous Spirit are speedily bred whilst Court Appeal's pedigree is a bit of a mix with plenty of stamina on the distaff side; the Noseda filly has been given some nice entries. The market should help but it would be no surprise were Dabbers Chief's experience to win the day.
Agente Parmigiano (IRE) Captain Rio colt out of a moderate racemare.
Court Approval (IRE) Royal Applause colt out of 7f winner Nayzak.
Roly Boy Dansili colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m5f.
Glamorous Spirit (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly out of prolific Italin winner Glamorous Air.
Dabbers Chief (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Went left start, green and hung left throughout, soon chasing leaders on outside, weakened inside final 2f, 5th of 6, 9l behind Baycat (9-3) at Newbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
