tracked leader until over 4f out, tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
led, pushed along and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
close up, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish
keen tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, led over 2f out, pushed out, eased towards finish
Kintaro is fitted with a visor after another disappointing effort and returns to novice company. But IMPERIAL QUARTER (NAP) is expected to improve after a decent debut effort at Newmarket behind a subsequent winner and the Varian filly gets the vote. Best Guess returns to action for a new yard while Man Of Monaco may prove his stable’s first choice ahead of Wadacre Maximus.
Best Guess (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, 5th and ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Take Heart (9-8) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Mar.
Kintaro 66-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Balance Play (9-8) at Goodwood 1m 3f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Man Of Monaco (IRE) Lightning Spear gelding out of Molly Mayhem.
Wadacre Maximus Zoustar colt out of Madam Valentine.
Imperial Quarter (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Raced green towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Whispering Words (9-2) at Newmarket 1m fll stks (4) gd in Aug.