held up in touch, went 3rd over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression
led early, tracked leader after, led again over 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon clear, came towards centre, very easy
tracked leading pair, chased winner 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression
soon led, headed over 4f out, soon ridden along, weakened entering final 3f
In a maiden that should work out well in time TROOPINGTHECOLOUR is given another vote to cure his seconditus with Capeability and Shakalaka looking the dangers. It's fair to say that the selection has been frustrating to follow so far having found just the one too good in all four career starts. His run behind Black Eagle two starts ago now looks very useful form and after hanging away a realistic chance last time he should finally go in if a bit straighter. Capeability is beginning to look exposed but ran his best race for a while when taking on this trip at Kempton last time and if he builds on that he has every chance. Shakalaka has generally been consistent including in a couple of handicaps. His start over timber last time was a bit disappointing but now back in this sphere he should go well again. Try Cat is an interesting newcomer for Sir Mark Prescott and the market might be our best guide to his chances but the form in the book belongs to Troopingthecolour and so does our vote.
Shakalaka (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden along 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Luc Jordan (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Troopingthecolour 8-15fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and challenged winner from over 1f out, driven and hung right 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on, always held, 2nd of 9, shd behind Royaaty (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol.
In Secret 5-1 (9-1) Always in last pair, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 10th of 11, 12l behind Best In Class (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Northern Genes (AUS) 100-1 (8-7) Always in rear, tailed off from over 2f out, last of 9, 28l behind Royaaty (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol.
Capeability (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Soon in mid division, going well when switched right inside final 2f, led over 1f out, headed and outpaced inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Best In Class (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Try Cat Mark Of Esteem filly out of French Spice.
