chased winner to 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced, weakened 1f out
made all, driven clear over 1f out, unchallenged
dwelt and soon outpaced in race, ridden and headway 2f out, went 2nd and hung right over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden and hung left 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression
behind, soon pushed along, ridden and outpaced 2f out, never on terms
in touch, ridden to chase winner 2f out, to 1f out, one pace final furlong
The opener could prove to be a two horse race against Grand Opera and Zaal with the vote going to the last named. Zaal improved from his debut to finish an eye catching second at York last time out only beaten half a length and if reproducing the same level of form will go very close. Main danger Grand Opera has run with credit both times and could have come up against a very nice type on his latest run when third to Silent Times at York. Of the new comers Distinctly Jim and Ruby Rumble are worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Zaal.
Hahns Peak 50-1 (8-13) Slowly away, always behind, last of 7, 21l behind Past Tender (8-10) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Zaal 6-1 (8-10) Headed after 1f, remained in touch, driven along 2f out, ridden to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Tora Petcha (8-10) at York 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf.
Distinctly Jim (IRE) City On A Hill colt, first foal out of a multiple 7f-1m2f winner in Italy.
Is It Me (USA) Sky Classic colt out of an unraced mare.
Indian Dawn (IRE) 9-2 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 7l behind Orpsie Boy (8-2) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Ruby Rubble Distant Music filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over jumps.
Grand Opera (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Silent Times (9-0) at York 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs.