held up behind, headway on inside to lead just over 2f out, soon clear and eased heavily inside final furlong
close up, effort over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
behind, headway and every chance over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
pulled hard in touch, chased leader 3f out, soon ridden and weakened 2f out
led until headed just over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
started slowly, always in rear, held off final 3f
Not a strong race to end the evening at the Sunbury Park course, and with Yalla not looking as good on the turf as she is on the All-Weather surfaces and Liquid Form from a yard that is finding winners hard to come by, this may go to Kernel Dowry, who has already proven his ability to handle fast ground. This trip looks well within his compass, as he was staying on into 5th place at Bath, which is certainly a stiffer 10-furlongs than he faces here and he can be ridden a little more aggressively in the knowledge that he does stay. Artistry is a frustrating filly, as she does have some ability, but she doesn't always choose to use it. She is effective under these conditions, and if on a going day, can make her presence felt. Melograno has done nothing to suggest he is about to lose his maiden tag, while Bluegrass Boy also has plenty to prove, but it is possible this trip may see him in a better light. So this looks the ideal opportunity for Kernel Dowry to lose his maiden tag.
