behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
in touch until weakened over 2f out
in touch until weakened quickly 3f out
soon tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, driven ahead final 100yds
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
soon chased leaders on outer, weakened over 2f out
soon led, strongly pressed over 1f out, headed final 100yds
chased leaders, one pace final 2f
In this two-year-old contest, Barney McGrew gets the call over Baleegh and Amazing Charlie. Marcus Tregoning's Baleegh has to be of interest in a race that lacks strength. As does James Toller's 25,000 guineas acquisition Barney McGrew. Amazing Charlie' Salisbury debut showed promise so he is respected, while Chalentina's Newbury handicap fifth from a mark of 70 forms the benchmark to the form. Lady's Law is another to consider, as is Clive Cox's Meadow Floss who is likely to prove better than her debut finishing position. As ever, the betting could prove useful here but, without it, we will side with Barney McGrew.
Ello Lucky (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) In rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 9l behind Dominer (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f banded stk (7) gf in May '05.
Baleegh (USA) Aljabr colt out of the winning stayer Awtaan.
Amazing Charlie (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, slightly hampered 1f out, kept on, 5th of 13, 8l behind Sama Dubai (8-12) at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf.
Astronova 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, soon pushed along, weakened halfway, 9th of 12, 25l behind Katie Lawson (8-13) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Chalentina 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 5l behind Meditation (8-13) at Newbury 7f fll hcp (5) gf.
Lady's Law Diktat filly, half-sister to 5f-7f winner Enchanted and 6f winner Golden Asha.
Meadow Floss 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, never nearer, 8th of 14, 10l behind Ask No More (9-0) at Lingfield 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Barney McGrew (IRE) Mark of Esteem colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m4f.
