slowly into stride, soon in touch, effort to challenge over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leader, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on, no extra near finish
slowly into stride, behind, not clear run and switched left over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never near leaders
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon lost place and behind, weakened 2f out
dwelt, behind, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, headway on inside 2f out, driven to challenge when edged left over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to lead narrowly final 100 yards, held on
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, never near leaders
led, driven and headed when not much room over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, switched inside and headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
Pausanias needs a market check but the experience of CAPTAIN BERTIE may just prove too much; Sinadinou should run well while plenty of the other newcomers have claims on paper. Our pick made up ground hand over fist on his Newbury debut, staying on from eighth with a furlong to go to take a never-nearer third. The winner of that race had previously found one of Richard Hannon's too good at Salisbury, so the in-form trainer should know where he stands with Captain Bertie and therefore support for Pausanias would be compelling. Hannon took this race with a newcomer in 2007 and landed the race again last year, so with juvenile success already this week it'd be little surprise were this precociously bred sort, who like our selection holds an entry in a valuable Sales race later on this year, were to make a winning debut. Sinadinou is a cheap, already gelded horse but he ran well enough on debut to deserve to take his chance, but we feel some of the other newcomers may prove too talented for him, possibly starting with Sagramor who is from a family the trainer knows well and should have the speed for this track on breeding. The Mongoose represents quality connections and 7f seems a suitable starting point for this Montjeu colt, while Clive Cox's juveniles are going well so Aerial Acclaim needs a check too. Fine Art Dealer cost connections a packet and looks Gary Moore's main contender ahead of Hurricane Spear but we'll side with experience here in the shape of Captain Bertie.
Aerial Acclaim (IRE) Acclamation colt out of Stratospheric.
Captain Bertie (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Took keen hold early stages, soon settled towards rear, shaken up and headway on far side over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Waiter's Dream (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Fine Art Dealer (IRE) Oasis Dream colt out of Horatia.
Hawridge Knight Peintre Celebre colt out of Desiraka.
Hurricane Spear Hurricane Run gelding out of Sarissa.
Pausanias Kyllachy colt out of The Strand.
Sagramor Pastoral Pursuits colt out of Jasmick.
Sinadinou 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Dubawi Gold (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
The Mongoose Montjeu colt out of Angara.
