chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon under pressure, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear but in touch, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on well
tracked leader, led over 2f out, stayed on strongly
led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Maghfoor came up just short when failing to land the odds at Chelmsford over 1m2f on his reappearance. The Godolphin colt should be in the mix once again but BRISTOL MISSILE is preferred as he went close when beaten only a neck at Windsor on his debut and breeding suggests he’ll appreciate this extra distance. Royal Headley never threatened at Redcar on his recent introduction while Humble Hero, a 300,000gns purchase, is preferred to Striker of the newcomers.
Bristol Missile (USA) 11-2 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway and switched left to outer over 1f out, pressed leaders inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 9, nk behind Comrade Conrad (9-5) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd in Apr.
Humble Hero (IRE) High Chaparral colt out of Alamouna.
Maghfoor 4-5fav (9-5) Pressed leader 2f, tracked leaders, switched right entering final 2f, headway to lead inside final furlong, ridden and headed towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Weekender (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Royal Headley (IRE) 7-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders early, in touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden and slightly outpaced over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Kensington Star (10-0) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Striker (IRE) Nathaniel gelding out of Walk On Bye.