started very slowly, outpaced in last trio, wide bend 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms with leaders
chased leader, challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, pressed entering final furlong, headed and not pace of winner final 150 yards, lost 2nd final 120 yards, dropped to 4th last strides
started very slowly, outpaced in last trio, ran wide on bend 4f out, never on terms
started slowly, green and outpaced in last trio, wide bend 4f out, good headway on outside over 1f out, strong run to lead final 150 yards, pushed along and won going away
chased leaders on inside, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong until not pace winner final 150 yards, no extra close home
raced in 5th, not on terms, ridden along 4f out, soon weakened
raced in 6th and well off the pace, behind over 3f out
chased leaders, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure to 2nd final 120 yards, not pace of winner
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Back on the Polytrack for the remainder of the card and RED ALPHA's experience at Kempton should stand him in good stead. He found things happening a shade too fast over 5f on that occasion, but showed promise in finishing third and the extra distance here will suit. Rooknrasbryripple has done little wrong but keeps finding one too good and a couple of newcomers look bigger dangers. Eastern Sun is a half-brother to the top-class Allied Powers and is one to keep an eye on, but fellow debutant Redact has an entry in the Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar and should have plenty of pace.
Fire Ship Firebreak gelding out of Mays Dream.
Illustrious Lad (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, hampered 3f out, never on terms, last of 9, 20l behind Lord Ofthe Shadows (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Our Boy Billy Piccolo colt out of Overwing.
Redact (IRE) Strategic Prince colt out of Rainbow Java.
Red Alpha (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, closed on 2nd close home, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Powerful Wind (9-3) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in May.
Arbeejay 50-1 (8-12) Outpaced in rear, never a factor, last of 8, 18l behind Boomerang Bob (9-3) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Goldies Band Sakhee filly out of Panic Stations.
Rooknrasbryripple 7-1 (8-10) Tracked winner, ridden halfway, no impression, last of 2, 5l behind Bubbly Ballerina (8-10) at Brighton 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Spring Daisy (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Outpaced, 5th of 6, 9l behind Factory Time (9-3) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) fm in Apr.
Eastern Sun (IRE) Kodiac colt out of Always Friendly.
