slowly into stride, keen on outside in rear, brief effort halfway
chased leaders, ridden and lost place 4f out
slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, ran on
led, headed halfway, switched right and bumped over 1f out, one pace
always prominent, ridden and one pace from over 1f out
held up in touch, led halfway, hard ridden when headed well inside final furlong, ran green
Richard Hannon's two-year-old can usually be expected to have improved for their debut run, so it will come as no surprise to see Flower Market come good today. Keel and Trophy Pride can also be fancied to post progressive displays, while Cherish is respected but is likely to get better with age. Trophy Pride made a satisfactory introduction at Newbury 11 days ago and can be expected to have learned a fair bit about what is required of her. The daughter of Lion Cavern easily accounted for Squirtle on that occasion and can confidently be expected to confirm her superiority. However, she did tire badly near the finish and, as this track is a very different kind of racing surface, she may be best watched today. Keel ruined his chances by rearing in the stalls and missing the break when he was last seen out. However, he did well once the penny dropped and he can give the selection plenty to think about if he is sharper from the stalls today. Nevertheless, Flower Market hails from a yard that can do very little wrong with their youngsters at present and this daughter of Cadeaux Genereaux can give her jockey, Dane O'Neill, another chance to shine whilst wearing the colours of The Queen.
Keel (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up, headway on outside from 3f out, chased winner well over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Rochdale (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Rubenstar (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden to chase leader approaching 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 9l behind Jamieson Gold (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Cherish 66-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Jamieson Gold (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Flower Market 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind La Mottie (8-11) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jul.
Hasty Passion 9-1 (7-13) Dwelt, slightly outpaced in rear, effort and some progress 2f out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 7l behind Carmenero (8-11) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) frm.
Squirtle (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Held up, headway, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, never near leaders, 9th of 15, 6l behind Chatila (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.
Trophy Pride (USA) 20-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, every chance just inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 15, 3l behind Chatila (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.
