slowly away, always behind, weakened over 2f out
chased winner, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Piccolomini,Smooth Jazz and Mount Usher look the three to concentrate on in the finale and the confident vote is given to Piccolomini. The selection was a good second on his debut this season behind Tiltat, he is sure to have come on for the run will be suited by this slightly shorter trip and from what looks a good draw he will be hard to beat. Smooth Jazz rates the main danger as he was caught on there line by Bronwen last time that form has since been franked and he should be closely monitored in the market. Mount Usher is another worthy of respect on his staying on third behind Wiliam Tel but he looks the type that will do better in nurserys and for that reason he is opposed. Of the remainder Renada is a well bred sort from a shrewd yard and should be noted in the market but may just come on for the experience and for the winner we return to Piccolomini.
Byron Bay 40-1 Dwelt, always towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 14l behind Passionately Royal at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp gs.
Mount Usher 33-1 Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind William Tell at Southwell 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut gs in Apr.
Piccolomini 5-1 Led, ridden over 3f out, edged left and then right over 1f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, hd behind Tilt at Beverley 1m mdn stk sft in Apr.
Smooth Jazz 2-1 With leader, led well over 2f out, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 6, nk behind Bronwen at Musselburgh 1m 1f mdn stk gd in Apr.
Renada Sinndar filly, half-sister to 7f/1m winner Gulchie and a smart middle-distance performer in USA.