led, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong to keep 2nd
tracked leaders, hampered and lost place and dropped rear over 2f out, ran on again inside final furlong
chased leaders, hung right over 2f out to centre of course, not pace to trouble leaders
went right start, behind, edged right over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed well inside final furlong, not reach leaders
slowly into stride, soon in touch, led over 2f out, edged left to stand rail, ran on strongly, driven out
held up behind, bumped over 3f out, short of room and checked over 2f out, no impression until ran on inside final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leader, outpaced 2f out, running on when not clear run and checked inside final furlong, no chance to recover
This is one of the best two-year-old races of the season and we like the look of Crocodile Bay, Where's The Tiger and Green Pride are two worthy adversaries. The selection made a favourable impression when landing his maiden at Windsor, a race that is working out very well indeed. He followed up that victory when beating Countrywide Belle at Doncaster. The winning margin was only half a length, but he was always in control and won with plenty in hand. Green Pride has progressed nicely since finishing behind the selection, winning races at Bath and Windsor. He should get a lot closer this afternoon and looks a big danger. Where's The Tiger looks the pick of the others. He was successful on his debut at the Curragh, before finishing fourth in a valuable event at the same track. He encounters much faster ground here today, which is a worry, but being a representative of the Ballydoyle yard he merits every respect. Dual winner Phantom Whisper and Mick Channon's Puskas are also worthy of a mention, but Crocodile Bay is expected to land the hat-trick.
Crocodile Bay (IRE) 15-8fav (9-1) Led after 1f, ridden 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Doncaster 5f 2yo nov stk (5) gs beating Countrywide Belle (8-6) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Green Pride 5-2 (9-0) Chased leaders on outer, bumped over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, readily, won at Windsor 5f nov stk (5) gf beating King Malachi (8-12) by a nk, 5 ran.
Phantom Whisper 9-2 (9-1) Chased leaders stand side, ridden to lead overall 1f out, kept on well, won at Doncaster 5f 2yo stk (4) gd in Mar beating Danjet (8-10) by 2 1/2l, 18 ran.
Puskas (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) Always prominent, led halfway, edged right from over 1f out, ridden out, won at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr beating Celeritas (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Strike Up The Band 10-11fav (8-13) Held up, switched right 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, led and edged left inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 10, shd behind Ooh Aah Camara (8-8) at Chester 5f 2yo stk (2) gs.
Where's That Tiger (USA) 6-4fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th and ridden 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 4th of 6, 2l behind Ba Foxtrot (8-12) at Curragh 5f 2yo stk sft.
Memphis Man 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, headway to lead approaching final furlong, soon ridden, kept on, won at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Apr beating Myths And Verses (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Lake Hero 50-1 (8-5) Soon prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 8l behind Ooh Aah Camara (8-8) at Chester 5f 2yo stk (2) gs.
