close up, led 2f out, hard pressed over 1f out and inside the final furlong, held on well towards finish, ridden out
in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra under pressure final 100 yards
behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, lost action over 1f out, eased final furlong
started slowly, in rear, headway 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken final 100 yards
held up in touch, not clear run 2f out, effort approaching final furlong, kept on inside final furlong
bumped start, behind, headway to chase leaders 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on well close home
too keen hold, with leader from 1f, lost place and outpaced 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
went right start, made most to 2f out, soon ridden and weakened 1f out
Nurseries at this stage in the season are often difficult affairs but Scotch N' Dry won well in similar company at Salisbury last month and is taken to follow up at the main expense of King Carnival and Tranquil Sky. The selection had shown decent form in all three starts in maiden company prior to that Salisbury success for which a 9lb rise looks fair and he looks a safer option than the top weight King Carnival. Richard Hannon's runners in this grade always warrant respect and the Haydock maiden winner should not be dismissed lightly. Tranquil Sky opened his account at Goodwood last month and the form of that race received a timely boost when runner-up Psychiatrist filled the same spot in a Newmarket maiden on Wednesday. The booking of Frankie Dettori takes the eye for Charlie Egerton's Point Calimere, while Cartronageeraghlad won with plenty in hand on the all-weather at Southwell last time and could have been let in lightly with just 8st 4lb. However, Scotch N' Dry sets a fair standard and gets the vote.
