keen led early, tracked leader until led again halfway, shaken up over 1f out, soon in command, eased near finish, comfortable
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, not troubled leaders
soon led, headed halfway, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
keen tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, kept on, no chance with easy winner
The newcomer Severiano has already been gelded and will probably need further than this on pedigree. But BRIGHT STRIKE sets a decent standard on his three runs on Turf last year, which included a second at Newbury in September when sent off a well-backed favourite. He should open his account today. Half Turn was a well-beaten last of three on his debut over a mile here 12 days ago and neither he nor One Dark Night should be good enough in this.
Bright Strike (USA) 5-4fav (9-3) Keen hold early and soon with leader, led 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no impression, kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 18, 2 1/4l behind Race And Status (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Half Turn 16-1 (9-5) Slowly away, soon recovered close up in 3rd, outpaced from 2f out, last of 3, 13l behind Lions Arch (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol.
One Dark Night 33-1 (8-10) Akwardly away keen towards rear, short of room and dropped to rear over 4f out, never a factor, last of 7, 13l behind Great Demeanor (8-10) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Severiano (USA) Danehill Dancer gelding out of Time Control.
Brigade (IRE) Mujadil colt out of Ela Tina.