led until over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, kept on well towards finish
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon lost place
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, idled closing stages, held on
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms
held up in touch, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
Heath Charnock defied market expectations when a debut winner at Newcastle in November but probably didn’t beat much. May Sonic’s win at Kempton was largely down to an enterprising ride but he should have the speed for this and Cieren Fallon’s claim takes care of the penalty. Astro Jakk has been racing on Fibresand but Lingfield second Barritus and Ginger Max are likely improvers. Nahaarr is by Dark Angel and cost 120,000gns but fellow newcomer FASHION STAKES (NAP) is more interesting. She’s a full sister to two winners and was a 400,000gns yearling. Jeremy Noseda’s filly has an entry in the Commonwealth Cup and this looks a nice starting point.
Barritus 5-1 (9-2) Raced wide in touch, headway after 2f, led over 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Ballyquin (9-2) at Lingfield 6f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Astro Jakk (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden to press winner over 1f out, every chance until no extra close home, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Inspired Thought (8-12) at Southwell 6f stks (5) pol in Apr.
Heath Charnock 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Newcastle 6f stks (5) pol in Nov beating Alexa Rose (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Jet Set Go 66-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on under pressure, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Sandret (9-7) at Redcar 7f stks (6) gd in Apr.
May Sonic 11-4 (9-0) Made all, drew clear inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, held on near finish, won at Kempton 7f stks (6) pol in Apr beating Characteristic (9-0) by nk, 11 ran.
Ginger Max 11-2 (9-2) Raced wide, held up, hung right halfway, pushed along and switched left entering final furlong, ran on, 5th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Top Breeze (9-9) at Wolverhampton 5f stks (5) pol in Mar.
Nahaarr (IRE) Dark Angel colt out of Charlotte Rua.
Somethingaboutjack (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Intuitive (9-8) at Kempton 6f stks (4) pol in Apr.
Tipperary Jack (USA) Violence colt out of Indian Miss.
Fashion Stakes (IRE) Dark Angel filly out of Warshah.