prominent and hung righ throughout, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over halfway, hampered and fell over 2f out
soon outpaced and behind, ridden over halfway, drifted left over 2f out, kept on one pace over final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, kept on until headed and no extra inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, gradually weakened
slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on well to lead inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Flylowflylong, Grand Opera and Red Duster look the three to concentrate on here and the vote is given to Flylowflylong. The selection probably failed to handle the soft ground at Salisbury last time but this lightly-raced filly would have strong claims based on her previous two efforts and we are happy to put her forward as the one to beat. Grand Opera is a well-bred colt from the shrewd Howard Johnson yard. He will not have to be anything out of the ordinary to make a winning debut here but the suspicion is that he may be better over further in time. Unless the market vibes are positive then we are prepared to watch him on this occasion. Red Duster really catches the eye on breeding and anything Michael Bell sends to post in these type of events is entitled to plenty of respect. Kilbaari and Charles Street Lad were a little disappointing first time out but are sure to come on for the experience and they are others to consider, but for the winner we are happy to return to Flylowflylong.
Charles Street Lad (IRE) 17-2 (9-0) Started slowly, ran green in rear, no chance when hampered badly over 1f out, 15th of 16, 11l behind Assertive (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Eldon Outlaw Hunting Lion gelding, half-brother to three winners from 5f-1m.
Gifted Glori Vettori gelding, half-brother to 7f winner He's A Diamond.
Grand Opera (IRE) City On A Hill colt, half-brother to 2 winners between 6f & 1m.
Kilbarri 11-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 5l behind John Terry (9-0) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in May.
Mambo Sun 33-1 (8-13) Slow away, behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 8l behind Bingo One (8-2) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs.
Red Duster (USA) Red Ransom colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f to 1m.
Flylowflylong (IRE) 9-4fav (8-4) Towards rear, ridden halfway, some headway to chase leaders, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Dune Melody (8-4) at Hamilton 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs.
