slowly into stride, pulled hard and held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no threat
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, took 2nd final 75 yards, not reached winner
started slowly and went right start, outpaced and struggling halfway, always behind
off the pace towards rear, headway over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong, no threat
made all, hung badly left to near side rail from over 1f out but ran on well and in command inside final furlong jinked left at paddock gate and unseated rider after line
chased leader until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge and went 2nd over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd final 75 yards
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
Neither Jazz or Ifwecan looked anything special when posting modest efforts on their respective debuts though the former ran in what looked a strong Newbury maiden. So it wouldn't be a big surprise if one of the newcomers proved good enough and Finflash is one to note. His yard has won three of the six renewals of this contest but Andrew Balding's stable is in better form and HIGHLAND ACCLAIM gets a speculative vote. The latter is a half-brother to five winning sprinters including the very smart Genki and is preferred to Costa Filey, another with plenty of speed in his pedigree. Langavat's breeding sends out mixed signals regarding today's trip and the 130,000 euros colt, Royal Mezyan, may prove better once tackling longer distances.
Costa Filey Pastoral Pursuits colt out of Cosmic Destiny.
Finflash (IRE) Jeremy colt out of Sinegronto.
Flying Author (IRE) Authorized colt out of Fly Free.
Highland Acclaim (IRE) Acclamation colt out of Emma's Star.
Ifwecan 7-4fav (9-5) Slowly away, mid-division and keen, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on and not able to challenge leaders, 5th of 13, 7l behind Peniaphobia (9-5) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Jazz (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Raced centre dwelt in touch, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind Justice Day (9-5) at Newbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Langavat (IRE) Bushranger colt out of Bishop's Lake.
Royal Mezyan (IRE) Royal Applause colt out of Rice Mother.
Stormy Paradise (IRE) Excellent Art colt out of Stormy Larissa.
Bens Boy (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor colt out of Final Opinion.