bit keen tracking leaders, led 2f out, clear final furlong, easily
led until edged left and headed 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, green in last pair and outpaced throughout
off the pace in 5th, plugged on into modest 4th final furlong
chased leader until halfway, plugged on modest 3rd final furlong
fractious in prelims, slowly into stride and went right start, green in rear and outpaced throughout
MAKYON has been competing in Pattern company without success since winning easily at Hamilton last month. Mark Johnston’s colt is penalised back at this level but is rated 95 and should be winning this on today’s terms. Clay Regazzoni also returns to novice company but has plenty to find with the selection at the weights while Kilham and Pearl Stream have yet to threaten. Solemn Pledge looks nothing out of the ordinary on breeding but may still prove best of the newcomers.
Makyon (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong, last of 10, 10 3/4l behind Liberty Beach (8-11) at Sandown 5f lst stks (1) gf in Jul.
Clay Regazzoni 33-1 (8-12) Raced far side, towards rear, headway inside final furlong, never a threat, 12th of 24, 7 1/4l behind Bettys Hope (8-4) at Newbury 5f stks (2) gs in Jul.
Kilham 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, effort when carried and hung left over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Hurstwood (9-5) at York 5f stks (3) sft in Jun.
Garnock Valley Orientor filly out of Midnight Bahia.
Pearl Stream 10-1 (9-0) Went left start, held up in touch, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Classy Moon (9-5) at Carlisle 5f mdn stks (5) gs in Jun.
Solemn Pledge Showcasing filly out of Lovers' Vows.
Summer Heights Orientor filly out of Primo Heights.