slow into stride, soon mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over halfway, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, went 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, bumped after 1f, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden and headway when not clear run over 1f out, kept on
led, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened and eased over 1f out
with leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, edged right after 1f, ridden and headway over 2f out, fourth when broke leg and pulled up after 1f out
in touch, ridden and headway when not clear run over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on
mid-division, bumped after 1f, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
Aldente can give in-form Seb Sanders another winner, with Haiban, Ceirog Valley and Toshi other interesting contenders. The draw will play a part as usual, and Aldente, from stall four, can improve enough on what she showed on her Redcar debut to open her account. The daughter of Green Desert ran market leader Dubai Surprise close on that occasion, and this well-bred sort makes most appeal. Haiban has a blend of speed and stamina and will be expected to do better after losing all chance on his Hamilton bow after swerving at the start. He too has a good draw along with Ceirog Valley whose trainer is always to be respected on his frequent visits. Mark Johnston has some excellent juvenile talent and Toshi, who got involved in scrimmaging when sent down to Goodwood, hails from a good middle-distance family and should progress with time. On this occasion though, we like the look of Aldente.
