settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong
prominent on outer and disputed, close 2nd halfway, ridden and weakened 1 1/2f out
prominent, close 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra final furlong and weakened
led and disputed, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, not clear run over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, kept on well to lead close home
held up towards rear, switched 2f out, progress in 4th 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on, headed close home
setttled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on final furlong
An intriguing Marble Hill stakes this year with plenty of classy juveniles on show and the vote goes to SAMUEL MORSE ahead of Lightening Thief and Moment Of Weakness. Aidan O'Brien has won five of the last 10 runnings of this event and he looks to have a live chance of getting win number six with Samuel Morse. The son of Danehill Dancer was a nice winner on debut when winning over the course and distance 41 days ago. That was on heavy ground but if coping with the quicker conditions and there is every chance he'll improve further with the ground, he'll go well. He also holds a Grade One Phoenix Stakes entry so is obviously held in some regard. Lightening Thief was a very impressive winner of his latest start when winning very easily from High Award. That was one of the better two-year-old performances this year and another big run can be expected. Furthermore, given his smaller trainer, a decent price may be obtained about a nice horse, a market check is advised. Moment Of Weakness is obviously a very nice horse but all his form has been on the polytrack at Dundalk. His latest win was boosted last night when Meow romped to an easy victory. He has talent but taking a short price about a horse that has never run on grass before is not our cup of tea. The nicely bred So Stylish is another to note but Samuel Morse gets the nod.
Foolproof (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Soon tracked leaders, no impression under pressure in moderate 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 9l behind Clondinnery (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn.
High Award (IRE) 4-9fav (9-5) Chased leaders in 2nd/3rd, ridden in 2nd halfway, wandered slightly left under 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Lightening Thief (9-0) at Cork 5f 2yo stk gf in Apr.
Jolly Snake (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Made all, strongly pressed from under 2f out, edged right under pressure inside final furlong, kept on well close home, won at Dundalk 5f 2yo mdn auc stks pol in Apr beating Clondinnery (9-3) by nk, 6 ran.
Lightening Thief (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Made all, ridden clear 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, easily, won at Cork 5f 2yo stk gf in Apr beating High Award (9-5) by 2l, 6 ran.
Moment Of Weakness (IRE) 5-4fav (9-3) Broke well and led, ridden and strongly pressed straight, headed over 1f out, battled back well inside final furlong, regained lead on line, won at Dundalk 5f 2yo stks pol beating Meow (8-9) by shd, 7 ran.
Samuel Morse (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) In touch towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and quickened to lead on rail inside final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Curragh 5f 2yo mdn hvy in Apr beating Brookley Lady (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Purple Glow (IRE) 7-2 (8-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden to challenge 1f out, stayed on to lead last 100 yards, kept on well, won at Navan 6f 2yo mdn aut gf beating Catalpa Sail (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
So Stylish (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Raced alone on far side in 3rd/4th, niggled along halfway, ridden to lead under 2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Navan 5f 2yo fll mdn gf in Apr beating Catherineofaragon (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
