made all, ridden over 1f out, driven clear final furlong, comfortably
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, hung left, always behind and outpaced
slowly into stride and went left at start, always behind
chased leaders, outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Art Advisor gets the confident vote in the opener with Chatham Islands and Mr Lu also shortlisted. The selection showed plenty of promise on his racecourse debut when he was a narrow second behind New Jersey at York. He was nailed in the shadows of the post that day but with that experience under his belt he can go one better here. Chatham Islands is a well-bred filly from the Mark Johnston yard and with the stable in good form she is worth considering. Mr Lu is another from an in-form yard but he is bred to be better over a longer trip and he may find this a little on the sharp side. Tikinheart will have to step-up on what he has shown so far to get competitive and for the winner we will return to Art Advisor who should be hard to beat.
Art Advisor (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Chased leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind New Jersey (8-12) at York 5f nov stk (3) gs.
Dalarossie 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Cristal Clear (8-12) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Grudge 33-1 (9-3) Led, headed 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Aaim To Storm (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Mr Lu Lujain colt out of winning miler Libretta.
Seein'red (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride and went left start, ran green, chased leaders, effort and hung badly left well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Shepherds Warning (8-0) at Thirsk 5f 2yo clm (5) gf.
Chatham Islands (USA) Elusive Quality filly, half-sister to several winning sprinters.
Cute Ass (IRE) Fath filly, half-sister to several winners from 5f-1m.
Tikinheart (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway halfway, no impression, 6th of 10, 6l behind New Jersey (8-12) at York 5f nov stk (3) gs.