hampered start, towards rear, stayed on final furlong, not troubled leaders
towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders
close up, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, led over 1f out, ran on well
mid-divison, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, outpaced in rear, never dangerous
slowly into stride, behind, stayed on from over 1f out
led, headed 2f out, no extra final furlong
Some interesting contenders here and it is the once-raced pair of FONTERUTOLI and Count Bertoni who we will concentrate on; preference is for the first-named. Marco Botti's runner showed plenty of promise on his debut at Yarmouth and although it was only a small field and perhaps dubious form, he stayed on well for a 20/1 third and connections will have been pleased with that start. That experience will not have been lost on this son of Verglas and a big run is expected. The most interesting of the newcomers look to be Pat Seamur, a well-related son of Compton Place, and Mingun Bell whose dam is from a very good US family. Mighty Clarets, Lady Navara and Victoire De Lyphar need to improve markedly on their first runs, whilst Quaestor should be all the wiser for his Lingfield debut last month. Count Bertoni was second on his debut at Newcastle, running on for a never nearer second behind Kaptain Kirkup; that form looks fair enough and a repeat of that effort should see him go close. The market will help provide some further clues however it is Fonterutoli who is narrowly preferred.
Count Bertoni (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway to challenge and every chance over 1f out, kept on to chase winner entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Kaptain Kirkup (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in May.
Pat Seamur Compton Place colt out of Superlove.
Fonterutoli (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Led 1f, steadied to rear after, outpaced entering final 2f, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Izaaj (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Mighty Clarets (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, stands side, ridden and no impression final 2f, 9th of 16, 16l behind Kylladdie (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in May.
Mingun Bell (USA) Mingun colt out of Miss Tippins.
Victoire De Lyphar (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, 6th of 9, 7l behind Shakespearean (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in May.
Colonel Mak Makbul colt out of Colonel's Daughter.
French Seventyfive Pursuit Of Love gelding out of Miss Tun.
Hoof It Monsieur Bond colt out of Forever Bond.
Quaestor (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Settled behind, plenty to do 2f out, switched right to outer well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 12, 7l behind Soul Heaven (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in May.
Lady Navara (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Dwelt, mid-division, struggling from halfway, 7th of 8, 16l behind Tres Coronas (9-3) at Newcastle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in May.
