made all, ridden 2f out, drew clear final furlong
soon outpaced, ridden over halfway, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
behind, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong
in touch, hung right from halfway and drifted to far side, weakened final furlong
tracked winner, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
The betting will tell the story here as there is not a scrap of public form to go on, nevertheless Arthur Wardle makes plenty of appeal at the likely prices as one that should know his job at the first time of asking and is selected over Mceldowney and Love Beauty, who are reluctantly passed over as they represent the all conquering Mark Johnston team. Abraxas Antelope and Golband on the other hand, hail from yards that are not really noted for first-time out winners and are probably best watched here, while Alexia Rose may find this trip a touch on the sharp side and is another to just take notes on for now. Mceldowney looks the pick of the Johnston runners and is the obvious one to consider for those willing to play at cramped odds. However, Arthur Wardle, a Stravinsky colt that cost 30,000gns when offered for the second time, is bred for this sort of trip and should not be underestimated with his challenge. Michael Bell has done very well with his rare two-year-old raiders at this course and looks to have another useful recruit that has not been over faced for his debut with Arthur Wardle here.
