slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
broke well, soon restrained, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led for 1f, prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led after 1f, shaken up over 1f out, kept on well when challenged inside final furlong, ridden out
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on to challenge inside final furlong, held near finish
prominent, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on, no extra
Woolston Ferry's experience earns him the tentative vote but the presence of some well bred newcomers mean that we must tread cautiously at this stage. The selection hails from the in-form Channon yard and knew his job at the first time of asking as he ran well over course and distance in only going down by a short-head with the pair clear of the field. His proven form and ability to handle the track are big plus points. All of the newcomers make some appeal on paper but of most interest, with one eye on the future too, are Gyr and Custody. The latter has been given a Derby entry as one might expect for one whose dam won the Oaks but he's also related to a juvenile winner over seven furlongs and must be respected. Gyr may be the better prospect for today as this Pivotal colt is a half-brother to numerous quality winners including the smart juvenile Invincible Spirit. The market will be as revealing as ever but, for the time being, Woolston Ferry is the obvious starting point.
Arushore (IRE) Kyllachy colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Bedara.
Cashed Up Baryshnikov gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Custody (IRE) Fusaichi Pegasus colt, half-brother to 7f winner Satine.
Gyr (IRE) Pivotal colt, half-brother to numerous winners on the flat and over timber.
Killmarnock King's Best colt out of French 1m4f winner Noodle Soup.
Sohcahtoa (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Steadied into mid-division, shaken up over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 12l behind Orizaba (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Total Gallery (IRE) Namid colt out of Diary, a triple 7f winner in Greece.
Woolston Ferry (IRE) 3-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, chased winner final furlong, strong challenge near finish, just failed, 2nd of 10, shd behind Creshendo (8-9) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in May.