held up in touch, always going well, led 3 out, soon clear, easy
led, headed after 2f, lost place halfway, stayed on again towards finish
held up rear, headway halfway to go in touch, ridden and weakened 4 out
held up rear, headway half way, ridden and stayed on
prominent, led after 2f, headed 6f out, ridden and soon weakened
held up rear, ran wide on paddock bend after 4f, ridden and weakened halfway
mid-division and keen, headway half way, ridden to chase leading pair 3f out, one pace
tracked leaders, led 6f out, ridden and headed 3f out, no impression on winner
in touch and keen, disputed lead halfway, weakened 4f out
held up, well behind from halfway
mid-division, behind from halfway
prominent, lost place halfway, soon behind
The vote here goes to Flinders Bay but the shortlist also contained Frosty's Cousin, Lathyrus, The Baillie and The Cool Guy. Flinders Bay showed plenty of promise when fourth behind Lutea at Newbury on his debut and looks set to play a leading part today. Frosty's Cousin also showed debut promise at Chepstow and should improve for that run. The French-bred Henry Daly runner, Lathyrus, should be watched closely in the betting, while The Baillie showed promise back in March on his bumper debut and his stable has been among the winners this week. Finally, the Nigel Twiston-Davies runner, The Cool Guy, has likeable breeding and is also worthy of interest, and Everdeane is another that is worth a look in the market. Overall, though, we are happy to side with the experienced Flinders Bay.