dwelt, soon chasing leader, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong
held up, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
keen hold in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
led after 1f, stayed in centre of course 3f out, hard ridden 2f out, headed inside final 2f, one pace final furlong
held up in touch, stayed alone towards far rail from halfway, led inside final 2f, clear final furlong, ridden out
led from 1f, prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, driven 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
Shatter Resistant has shown consistency in his three previous starts and his attitude may be enough to see him home before Prunes and Romany Princess. The latter was third in a very modest (for the grade) Listed race at Goodwood earlier in the month. The daughter of Viking Ruler picked up in pleasing fashion near the finish on that occasion and looks sure to play a hand back in this sort of company. However, it is likely she will start at cramped odds for what she has actually achieved, so makes limited appeal for small stakes players. Prunes has winners in her pedigree and is entitled to have come on from her debut run 10 days ago. Seb Sander gave her an educational ride when it became evident she was not going to be successful at Ripon and it would come as no surprise to see an much improved display from the Cadeaux Genereux filly. However, Shatter Resistant has been banging on the door of late and, as he appears to relish a battle, the gelding has the right attributes to throw down the gauntlet from the off. This track favours the brave and Shatter Resistant can give his connections plenty more to cheer about if things go his way.
Golden Penny 66-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and no impression final 2f, 14th of 19, 9l behind Coasting (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs.
Nathan Dee 50-1 (9-3) Slowly away, always in rear, last of 15, 25l behind Ten Down (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
New Colossus 11-4fav (9-3) Led, ridden halfway, soon headed, gradually weakened, 7th of 9, 6l behind Meeriss (9-3) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Shatter Resistant (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Led, all out when headed close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Regal Rhythm (9-3) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Sirjoshua Reynolds 33-1 (8-5) In rear, pushed along halfway, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 8, 5l behind Declaration of War (8-12) at Newmarket 6f nov stk (4) gd.
Spinning Ridge (IRE) Spinning World colt, half-brother to winning miler Summer Dancer.
Prunes 7-2fav (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Bespoke Boy (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Romany Princess (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon well outpaced on rails, pushed along halfway, ran on final furlong to take 3rd final strides, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Spirit of Sharjah (9-3) at Goodwood 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
