always prominent, ridden and upsides winner over 1f out, soon edged left, ran on inside final furlong but always held
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division racing keenly, headway over 7f out, quickened on inside to lead over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong
pressed leader 4f, remained handy, led over 4f out, soon pushed along, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, raced keenly, headway over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
soon led, headed over 6f out, remained handy, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, pushed along over 2f out, never going pace to threaten leaders
rousted along leaving stalls, chased leaders, led over 6f out, headed over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
The feature event of day two and the unexposed Pampas Cat is taken to overcome inexperience to land the first of three derby trials this week. Pampas Cat is ironically without an Epsom entry and was sent off an unconsidered 20-1 shot in a 10f Newmarket maiden which consisted of a full field of newcomers but there was a lot to like about the professional manner in which he went about his job. Many of those behind are highly regarded with big race entries, among those Checklow who recently landed a maiden at short odds. John Gosden admitted to been surprised with the 103 rating allotted to Pampas Cat suggesting the horse could be a good deal better than he thinks but today will tell the story. Dangers include Doctor Fremantle, Feared In Flight and the Aidan O'Brien pair of Vivaldi and Wassily Kadinsky with jockey bookings suggesting the former is the better fancied of that pairing. Doctor Fremantle comes here after been turned over at short odds in a 3yr old handicap over 10f last time. Well supported into short priced favouritism, connections obviously were expecting him to do the business of what appeared a lenient handicap mark. It is significant they have decided to take the jump into pattern company and a bold run can be expected. Feared In Flights' level of form is not as unpredictable as he had five outings as a juvenile, the fifth been a fine third in the Racing Post Trophy. He made his seasonal return in Sandown's Derby Trial, a renewal that did not look anything special. It did prove though that he had trained on after a tough juvenile campaign however, he does not appear to have as much potential as some of today¿s rivals. Vivaldi did not appear among the usual talking horses to emerge from Ballydoyle pre-season and his Gowran maiden form does not amount to much. Market support would be significant as he is bred to improve with age while Wassily Kadinsky would appear to have it all to do on juvenile form. Pampas Cat impressed many at Newmarket and is taken to land the Chester Vase before going on to better things.
All The Aces (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, just held on, won at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Apr beating Enroller (8-13) by a hd, 8 ran.
Doctor Fremantle 11-8fav (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, hard ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied and stayed on well, 2nd of 14, nk behind Bronze Cannon (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Donegal (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 10l behind Twice Over (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 2yo stk (2) gd in Nov.
Feared In Flight (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Centennial (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Pampas Cat (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven to lead over 1f out, quickened clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr beating Daraahem (9-3) by 5l, 15 ran.
Vivaldi (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Disputed early, soon chased leader, ridden to lead 2f out and strongly pressed, kept on well under pressure, won at Gowran Park 1m 2yo mdn gs in Jul beating Brazilian Star (9-3) by a nk, 10 ran.
Wassily Kandinsky 9-2fav (9-6) In rear, driven along halfway, headway under 2f out, 5th inside final furlong, stayed on well, 4th of 15, 3/4l behind Really Ransom (8-12) at Gowran Park 1m 2yo hcp gd in Oct.
Yahrab (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Led, headed over 3f out, soon under pressure, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 7l behind Campanologist (8-13) at Newmarket 1m 1f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in Apr.
