led early, track leader, hanging left from bend 4f out, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken
last to break, held up, went 3rdover 1f out, not pace of front pair
soon led, jinked left 6f out, ridden over 2f out, soon folded
Bubbly Bellini has had several engagements over the past few days and has never run over this trip before so even if he does turn up he is passed over in favour of GLEN LASS who is selected ahead of Major Maximus. Jeff Pearce has done well with Glen Lass, getting two wins out of her of late in claiming grade at Wolverhampton. Impressive on her latest win, we know that she sees out every yard of this trip and despite being badly treated at the weights she is preferred. The horse who stands out is the 70-rated Major Maximus. Although that rating flatters him, he has shown ability and if he gets this longer trip then he should run a big race, especially if the market agrees. Kirsty's Boy is rated 76 following his recent Lingfield success; he previously had contested some big sales races and it would be no surprise to see him run well once again but he is another with stamina to prove. With Bubbly Bellini in that bracket, this race could go the way of the in-form Glen Lass.
Kirsty's Boy (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Soon chased leader, ridden 3f out, driven to lead narrowly over 1f out, strongly pressed throughout final furlong, held on gamely, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo clm stks (6) pol beating Zubova (8-11) by hd, 7 ran.
Glen Lass 9-4fav (8-3) Soon close up in 4th, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo clm stks (6) pol beating Pie Poudre (8-11) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Major Maximus 11-4 (9-3) Dwelt, in rear, never a factor, 5th of 6, 7l behind Esuvia (8-12) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) fbs.
Blue Glove (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 19l behind Elation (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 2-1 (8-12) Made virtually all, ridden well over 1f out, ran on, won at Southwell 5f 2yo sell stks (6) fbs beating Star Promise (8-7) by 1l, 4 ran.