led until ridden and headed over 3f out, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden over 4f out and kept on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent until led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride and soon outpaced, ridden over halfway, kept on well final furlong, nearest finish
Exit Smiling is taken to oblige at the expense of Alsu and newcomer Trickshot in the opening race on the card. Mark Johnston's colt, a son of Dr Fong, made a pleasing debut at Hamilton 18 days ago when second to Monashee Prince. Although always held by the winner, he kept on gamely and will be suited by the extra furlong here. Andrew Balding's filly Alsu is another that will relish the trip, having finished a running on third on her Bath debut, while Trickshot, a daughter of Mister Baileys, is entered for two big sales races in the autumn and is sure to know her job. The market will probably provide the best guide to the chances of Pat Haslam's pair Dramatic Review and Fransiscan, but Exit Smiling will be a popular choice and is our pick as well.