mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced and beaten
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, 3rd 2f out, not troubled leading pair, one pace
led to post, led, driven approaching final furlong, no extra when headed inside final furlong
started slowly, outpaced and behind, headway over 1f out, soon driven, kept on, not troubled leaders
started slowly, outpaced in rear, some late headway final furlong, never dangerous
outpaced in rear, kept on final furlong, never nearer
tracked leader, pressed leader entering final furlong, soon led and edged ahead towards finish
always behind and no impression on leaders final 2f
There's little in the decision but we've opted for FLEETING ECHO ahead of Libertino and Khanivorous. Of the newcomers, Sapphire Spirit and Dixi Heights both make some appeal on paper as both are related to juvenile winners and the market will be worth watching. I'malwaysright and Duke Of Rainford may improve now fitted with various applications but this could go to one of the three on the short-list providing that they make normal improvement from their debuts. Khanivorous ate up the ground late on after a slow start but without troubling the leaders. He was well backed that day and could reverse the placings with I'malwaysright. Libertino represents the yard responsible for last year's winner and their runners often find considerable improvement with experience. He's not ideally drawn but neither is Fleeting Echo although a quick start can negate that setback and Richard Hughes rides this track particularly well. She failed to feature after a slow start at Sandown but should be wiser and Fleeting Echo can be expected to be involved in the shake-up.
Back On 50-1 (8-12) Dwelt, outpaced, never dangerous, 4th of 5, 12l behind Angel's Pursuit (9-3) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Duke of Rainford 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 16l behind Absolute Music (8-12) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
I'malwaysright (IRE) 2-1fav (8-13) Led 1f, tracked leader on inside after, ridden to dispute lead and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 8l behind Soul Heaven (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in May.
Khanivorous 7-2 (9-3) Slowly away, soon pushed along, reminders halfway, kept on final furlong, 4th of 6, 6l behind Stargaze (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
One Hit Wonder Whipper colt out of Swiftly.
Sapphire Spirit (USA) Unbridled Time colt out of Mimi's Tizzy.
Dixi Heights Golan filly out of Ninfa Of Cisterna.
Fleeting Echo 16-1 (9-0) Started slowly, behind, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 8l behind Above Limits (9-0) at Sandown 5f 2yo stks (4) gd in May.
Vadition (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Always behind, no impression, last of 7, 13l behind Russian Rock (9-3) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) fm in May.
Bush Master 100-1 (9-3) Unruly start, slowly into stride, always behind, 13th of 15, 14l behind Be Invincible (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Libertino (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Ran green in rear, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to troubled leaders, 5th of 10, 6l behind Reach For The Sky (8-4) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.