soon pushed along in touch, ridden and outpaced after 2f, not trouble leaders
tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led over 3f out, shaken up over 1f out, ridden and ran on
led, headed over 3f out, pressed winner, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leading pair, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
tracked leading pair, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
This looks a maiden well worth watching with the future in mind. Richard Hannon unveils a 230,000gns yearling in the shape of Alkhor, a son of Exceed And Excel, whilst Alshalaal needs noting on debut with the Meehan string going well at present. Both require a market check. The best form on offer is a toss-up between Mark Johnston's Miniaturist and Kevin Ryan's Top Of The Bank, both of whom shaped with distinct promise when filling the runner-up spot on debut at Leicester and Doncaster respectively, the latter after dwelling in the stalls before staying on well. Choosing between the pair isn't easy and we'll take PADDY POWER to overcome the two of them. Backed strongly into favouritism on his Ascot debut, he was disappointing after showing early speed. However, that could well turn out to be a decent race and the likelihood is he's notably better than he showed that day. Well regarded, he may prove a different proposition now.
Alshalaal (IRE) Arcano colt out of Geesala.
Corridor Kid (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind First Party (9-0) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Jazz Legend (USA) Scat Daddy colt out of Champion Ride.
Miniaturist (FR) 8-1 (9-5) Disputed lead, ridden 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Case Key (9-5) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Paddy Power (IRE) 15-8fav (9-5) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 6l behind Steady Pace (9-5) at Ascot 5f 2yo mdn (3) gf.
Top of The Bank 11-8fav (9-1) Awkwardly away in rear, switched left 2f out, pushed along and headway entering final furlong, went 2nd well inside final furlong, no threat to winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Strands Of Silk (8-10) at Doncaster 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Putemintheboot (IRE) Medicean filly out of Tiger Royale.
Alkhor Exceed And Excel colt out of Ruse.
Memyselfie (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden and went right halfway, soon weakened, last of 9, 16l behind Steady Pace (9-5) at Ascot 5f 2yo mdn (3) gf.
