made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on
mid-division, lost place over 5f out, no danger after
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden when edged left and then right over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, soon edged left, ran on
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden when hung left over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, one pace final furlong
pulled hard, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, lost place after 2f, headway over 3f out, ridden when flashed tail inside final furlong, kept on one pace
with winner, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, lost place 5f out, not clear run 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
Another tough race to call here for punters with very little public form to go on, but the principals look to be Alhaadh, Emerald Bay, Golden Grimshaw and Pace Shot and the narrow vote is given to the last named. The selection was well touted before his debut and ultimately was very disappointing. However he is sure to have learnt from the experience and he is given the chance to enhance his reputation today. Alhaadh rates the main danger as he was sent off favourite on his only run of last season. He hails from a very shrewd yard and has reportedly been going well at home so he should be closely watched in the market. Emerald Bay is one of the most experienced in the field and was a good second last time out behind Celticello, but he may be vulnerable to a less exposed type and for that reason he is overlooked. Golden Grimshaw was a fair fourth on his debut behind Industrial Spirit but he gave the impression he would be seen to better effect over a longer trip on that occasion and for that reason he is passed over today. Of the remainder, Tillands is another well-bred type from a top yard who should be watched in the market but for the winner we return to Pace Shot.
Emerald Bay (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led after 1f, ridden inside final furlong, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 15, nk behind Celticello (9-0) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Golden Grimshaw (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, lost place over 3f out, ran on final furlong, 4th of 17, 6l behind Industrial Spirit (9-0) at Warwick 1m 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Pace Shot (IRE) 10-3 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 9l behind Tilt (8-11) at Beverley 1m mdn stk (5) sft in Apr.
Sovereignty (JPN) 8-13fav (8-11) Keen, led and clear over 4f out, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, soon beaten, 3rd of 6, 10l behind High Dyke (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (D3) fbs in Feb.
Tillands (USA) Bahri gelding out of 1m3f winner Tillandsia.
Western House (USA) Gulch gelding out of 1m winner Star Brightly.
Alhaadh (USA) 7-4fav (8-11) Raced stands' side, slowly into stride, held up in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 9l behind Loyal Love (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (D2) gd in Oct.
Ballet Ballon (USA) 25-1 (8-11) Always in rear, 11th of 14, 14l behind Quickfire (8-11) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (D3) gf in Sept.
