held up, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 3f out, kept on, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden 3f out, headed well over 1f out, kept on after
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon hung left, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden and headway to lead well over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong
Auction Room, Crimson Flame and Peppertree Lane are the three we like here and the vote is given to Auction Room. The selection travelled extremely well on her debut but did not get a clear run and she was not subjected to a hard time when her chance had gone. She can improve for that effort as she did show distinct signs of greenness that day and she looks the one to be with here. Crimson Flame rates the main danger as he showed plenty of promise on his racecourse bow when finishing fifth behind Humungous. He was doing his best work at the finish when the penny had dropped and he should go well with that experience under his belt. Peppertree Lane is an interesting newcomer from the Mark Johnston yard, but the stable is not renowned for having first time out 2-year-old winners and he is probably best watched today unless the market vibes are positive. Sparkbridge showed promise on his debut and should be suited by the step-up in trip, but Auction Room showed enough on his racecourse bow to make him the one to beat today.
Crimson Flame (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, outpaced well in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on but never dangerous, 5th of 16, 5l behind Humungous (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (5) frm.
Dahaaleez (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden along over 2f out, outpaced until ran on again from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Gramm (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Kasarami (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Behind, outpaced halfway, never on terms, last of 5, 7l behind Pacific Pride (9-0) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Peppertree Lane (IRE) Peintre Celebre colt out of a useful German-trained mare who has produced two very good 1m2f winners.
Sparkbridge (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Chased leading pair, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Pacific Pride (9-0) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Auction Room (USA) 7-1 (8-11) Started slowly and went left start, behind, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, 7th of 17, 7l behind Nasheej (8-11) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jun.
Cape Sydney (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Dwelt badly, always well detached, 6th of 7, 18l behind Crime Scene (9-0) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Nihal (IRE) 4-6fav (8-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 3f out, headway on inner over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 4th of 8, 10l behind Yasoodd (9-0) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
