midfield, pushed along over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, under pressure over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
made all, pushed along over 2f out, kept on strongly under pressure inside final furlong, comfortably
slowly away, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, smooth headway and went second inside final 110yds, eyecatcher
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong but lost second final 110yds
Venetian has the edge on Bowland Prince on these terms as he steps up in trip after placing again at Haydock. The former’s stablemate Artisan Dancer is a brother to the useful French winners Esteve and Rudimental but ROYAL ATHENA may prove the one to side with. The latter caught the eye running on late for third at Kempton on her debut and Tom Ward’s filly should know more today.
Artisan Dancer (FR) Mastercraftsman colt out of Russiana.
Bowland Prince (IRE) 22-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Kyeema (9-7) at Catterick 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Aug.
Venetian (IRE) 3-1fav (9-4) Led, driven along and headed over 1f out, kept on until no extra final 110yds, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Pol Roger (9-2) at Haydock 7f stks (4) gs in Aug.
Eastvan (IRE) Make Believe gelding out of Empress Anna.
Musical Gift (IRE) Mendelssohn filly out of Excelente.
Royal Athena 11-2 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along and went 3rd 2f out, kept on under hands and heels inside last, promising, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Fariba (9-2) at Kempton 1m mdn fll stks (4) pol in Aug.