tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well
held up, ridden to chase winner over 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on, no chance winner
This has cut up quite badly from the five-day entries and is not the strongest renewal of this traditional Derby trial as a result. And it looks to be a good opportunity for Barry Hills to expand upon his 19 % strike-rate on the Roodee with Risk Taker. The son of Rainbow quest got of the mark in impressive fashion in a Newmarket maiden on his reappearance and can get the better of the exposed Summerland, who is in danger of becoming disappointing. Leopardstown maiden winner Cruzspiel looks to be a useful sort and is the interesting one to watch in the betting market.