chased leaders, outpaced halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, left 3rd near finish
close up, ridden over 2f out, one pace when left 4th near finish
chased leaders, one pace in 3rd when left 2nd near finish
mid-division, soon pushed along, weakened well over 1f out
outpaced halfway, ridden over 2f out, staying on in 3rd when left in lead near finish
slowly into stride, soon pushed along and prominent, staying on in 2nd when badly hampered and unseated rider near finish
chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out
A few of these have racecourse experience and look the ones to concentrate on here, so the short list comprises Verinco, Custard Cream Kid, Going Time and Calley Ho and the vote goes to Going Time. Mark Johnston¿s runner was in the process of running a good debut here over five furlongs when hampered and eventually coming in last of five, but he was beaten only three lengths or so. With a clear run here and the step up in trip likely to suit, plus experience of the track, we can see him finish in front. Custard Cream Kid also made a pleasing debut when third of 12 to Harwalla at Ripon. The penny dropped pretty well that day and he wasn¿t stopping, so he may well be capable of raising his game. Calley Ho also ran a nice race first up in a Beverley maiden and is bred to show plenty of speed at this age, so he can¿t be ruled out, while Verinco has been involved at the death in a couple of maidens so far and although he¿ll need to improve, he won¿t be far away. Of the newcomers, Little Tokyo may prove to be the best, though watch the market for clues, but we will take Going Time to score.
Verinco 3-1 (9-3) Chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 4, 6l behind Shaweel (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Custard Cream Kid (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Towards rear and soon chased along, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Harwalla (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Little Tokyo (USA) Langfuhr gelding out of 5f-1m winner Tisourturn.
Ed's Pride (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always behind and outpaced, last of 11, 31l behind Folsomprisonblues (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in May.
Going Time (USA) 10-3 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon not much room, driven and staying on again when badly hampered close home, last of 5, 3l behind Fathey (8-10) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Aegean Warning Reset colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-7f.
Calley Ho 22-1 (9-3) Chased leading group, ridden along halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Officer Mor (9-3) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in May.
Lucky Dan (IRE) Danetime colt, related to numerous winners from 5f-1m.
The Canny Dove (USA) Monashee Mountain colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-7f.
Nchike 16-1 (9-3) In touch, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 15l behind Harwalla (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Another Echo Bahamian Bounty filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over jumps.
Firebet (IRE) Dubai Destination colt, half-brother to numerous winners on the flat and over hurdles.