held up, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, never on terms final 2f
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on final furlong
with leader, driven and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, chased leaders over 2f out, driven and weakened over 1f out
soon detached in rear, stayed on final 2f, never nearer
in touch until driven and weakened over 2f out
led, headed over 3f out, kept on well until no extra close home
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon driven and weakened
prominent, ridden and weakened 3f out
mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, no extra over 1f out
slowly intro stride, mid-division, not reached leaders
towards rear, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
The market will tell us plenty and without reference to it, BROAD CAIRN is put up at the expense of Steel Free and Borromeo. There is a chance that the Queen's gelding may have needed the run first time out and in fairness to the trainer, he ordinarily leaves a little to work on at that stage. Nevertheless, with two reverses, one would hardly argue him to be bombproof betting material and the winning of this race will be down to the frailties of the remainder. Steel Free is one of two runners from the Michael Bell stable. She may have needed further than the six furlongs she was tried over at Leicester and today will prove the acid test. Borromeo cost 320000 US Dollars at the Keeneland sales. Already gelded, he looks expensive before stepping foot on a racetrack. Bessie Lou shaped with a modicum of promise on two juvenile starts and is bred to be better with some age. Jim Mackie's maidens have ran well at big prices so don't discount Fantino taking some sort of hand in this contest. Tricky Situation ran much better than her market price suggested on debut and if the going remains on the softer side, she has to be a player. Fernando Torres and Evna are two debutants that should be watched in the market. Broad Cairn is a reluctant pick in a race where there are plausible cases for many.
Da Bomber (IRE) 40-1 (9-12) Mid-division and keen, weakened 3f out and tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind High Severa (8-9) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) hvy.
Ellies Inspiration 50-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, 10th of 12, 40l behind High Severa (8-9) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) hvy.
Arashi 66-1 (9-3) Slowly away, raced in last place, ridden 3f out, kept on, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 8l behind Dreamwalk (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Borromeo (USA) Mr Greeley gelding out of Luxury On The Lake.
Broad Cairn 6-4fav (9-3) Started slowly, behind, in touch, stayed on to take 3rd just over 1f out, not troubled leading pair, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Prince Of Dance (9-3) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gs.
Fantino 40-1 (9-3) Outpaced and behind, soon chased along, some late headway but never reached challenging position, 6th of 9, 6l behind Inheritor (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Fernando Torres Giant's Causeway colt out of Alstemeria.
Peace Corps 50-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up, carried wide on first bend over 6f out, effort over 3f out, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 8l behind Sovereign Remedy (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Willent 100-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and no extra final 2f, 9th of 13, 35l behind Lady Luachmhar (8-12) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gs.
Bessie Lou (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind July Jasmine (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) in Oct.
Cils Blancs (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden and one pace final 2f, 6th of 11, 11l behind African Art (9-3) at Haydock 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Cool Libby (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Always rear, never a factor, last of 14, 18l behind Dialect (8-12) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Nov.
Evna (USA) Grand Slam filly out of Our Josephina.
Red Zoe (USA) 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, pushed along 4f out, never in contention, 8th of 13, 13l behind Strawberrydaiquiri (8-12) at Windsor 1m 3yo fll stks (5) gd.
Tricky Situation 22-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 2f, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Sampi (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo stks (5) sft in Oct.
Apache Moon 14-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 18l behind True Decision (8-5) at Southwell 7f mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Mar.
Steel Free (IRE) 8-11fav (8-12) Held up in touch, headway well over 1f out, soon ridden to challenge, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Zero Money (9-3) at Leicester 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
