always prominent, led over 2f out, strongly challenged throughout final furlong, held on gamely
with leader, outpaced halfway, weakened over 1f out
in touch, smooth progress over 2f out, every chance approaching and throughout final furlong, kept on well under pressure
led until over 2f out, soon rallied, faded final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, switched left to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
Michael Bell’s two-year-olds are always worth a second look here and Porcelain Girl improved on her debut when third over 7f at Doncaster. Shaybani ran in the Coventry Stakes at Ascot after winning over 5f here on soft going but was predictably outclassed. This is a more realistic target but he does have a penalty. Urban Light is another Johnny Murtagh juvenile with decent claims but is among the more exposed. SPIRIT OF MAY missed the break at Bath but kept on to chase home the winner who went on to finish a couple of lengths behind Shaybani at Ascot. On today’s terms, Roger Teal’s colt may be the pick as Dutch Treat already looked ready for an extra furlong when fifth over track and trip last month.
Shaybani (IRE) 125-1 (9-1) Taken to post early, keen close up far side, weakened 2f out, 12th of 23, 9 1/4l behind Calyx (9-1) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Amazing Fox (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Outpaced in last trio, pushed along 3f out, never on terms, 7th of 8, 13 3/4l behind Rumble Inthejungle (9-2) at Salisbury 5f stks (4) gf in May.
Showout Showcasing gelding out of Sell Out.
Spirit Of May 12-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, close up inside final furlong, went 2nd last strides, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Boa Nova (9-2) at Bath 6f stks (3) fm in May.
Glamorous Crescent Stimulation filly out of Go Glamorous.
Porcelain Girl (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, went 2nd over 2f out, no impression on winner, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 9, 3 3/4l behind Aussie View (9-0) at Doncaster 7f fll stks (5) gf in Jun.
Disruptor (FR) 9-4fav (9-2) Chased leaders, outpaced over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong,, 6th of 9, 2l behind Miss Celestial (8-11) at Lingfield 6f stks (5) pol in Jun.
Dutch Treat 3-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, shaken up and no response 2f out, stayed on towards finish, never nearer, 5th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Balata Bay (9-2) at Chepstow 6f stks (4) gd in Jun.
Urban Light (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 4th halfway and soon pushed along, ridden in 3rd over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Mintd (9-0) at Listowel 6f mdn gd in Jun.
