chased winner throughout, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, always outpaced in rear
chased winner, ridden over 1f out. one-paced
in touch, ridden well over 1f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
made all, ran on well final furlong, pushed out
slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Not much form to go on but Stormont sets a fair standard for the others to aim for and is the given the TEAMtalk nod to come out on top. The Hugh Collingridge-trained colt has earned a BHB rating of 98 courtesy of his placed efforts in maidens at Newmarket and Lingfield before a creditable fifth, beaten three lengths, in a Listed event at Ayr last month. The son of Marju should prove too pacey for Coustou whowill find this on the sharp side while newcomer Machinist is bred to shine over middle distances next year and is best watched on this occasion.