led, ridden over 2f out, kept on until headed inside last, kept on gamely just held
slowly into stride and behind, not clear run until switched left over 1f out, ridden and kept on to led inside final furlong, all out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon every chance, soon weakened over 1f out,
slow to rear, headway 3f out, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out and soon one pace
tracked leader, riddened over 3f out and every chance until weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway and every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
Arena's Dream is taken to get the better of Stark Contrast, with Freya Tricks and Pathos others worth a mention. From an experience point of view, Arena's Dream has the edge over his rivals, having had ten career outings already. He has been placed four times in all, and although clearly nothing special, is expected to take a hand in the finish. Stark Contrast looked one to follow when fourth to the useful Medicine Path at York last year, and has been crying out for a step up in trip based on his two starts this year. He gets an extra furlong today and is tongue-tied for the first time, so should give the selection something to think about. Freya Tricks ran better than her 33-1 starting-price suggested when second at Hamilton, and this lightly-raced sort will pay to follow as time goes on, while Pathos takes a drop in grade after contesting a decent Newmarket maiden on his debut a fortnight ago. For the winner though, we return to Arena's Dream.
Arena's Dream (USA) 8-1 (8-5) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Lacework (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf in May.
Pathos (GER) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway to chase leaders after 3f, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 6l behind Tranquil Tiger (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Private Reason (USA) 9-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden 3f out, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 15, 7l behind Grey Rover (9-3) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Stark Contrast (USA) 5-2 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, edged left and every chance 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Seleet (8-11) at Beverley 1m mdn stk (5) gf in Apr.
The Quantum Kid 22-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, never on terms, 6th of 8, 10l behind Fever (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf in Apr.
Caluba 33-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Fifty Cents (8-13) at Haydock 1m mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Freya Tricks 33-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, good headway final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Nans Joy (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gd in May.
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