behind and soon outpaced, ridden over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, soon hung right, all out inside final furlong
in touch, effort over 4f out, weakened final 2f
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out and kept on after
behind and soon tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
This is a decent juvenile race, with some promising youngsters in the field and the verdict just goes to Always Baileys, ahead of Dream Fantasy, Lindus Atenor and Bold Angel Eyes. Always Baileys made all of the running to beat Bold Angel Eyes by a length and three quarters at Carlisle last time, and that was the first time Mark Johnston's colt had encountered six furlongs and fast ground. This extra furlong seems sure to suit, and he is fancied to follow up. A big threat, though, is sure to come from Sir Mark Prescott's Dream Fantasy, who scored readily on his debut at Chepstow and looks to have plenty of scope. Others to consider are Wolverhampton scorer Lindus Atenor and Thirsk winner Gamesters Lady, but for the selection we side with Always Baileys.
Dream Fantasy (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, headway 2f out, led well over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, won at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf beating Prettilini (7-13) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Money Mate (IRE) 6-1 (8-5) Chased leaders in moderate 3rd, closer order from under 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, led inside final 100yds, kept on well, won at Ballinrobe 6f 2yo mdn aut sft in May beating Bye Bye Ben (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Always Baileys (IRE) 3-1 (8-7) Made all, stayed on strongly, won at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) frm in May beating Bond Angel Eyes (8-5) by 2l, 11 ran.
Gamesters Lady 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, led 3f out, was clear over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Thirsk 6f 2yo fll sll (5) gd in May beating In The Fountain (8-9) by 4l, 13 ran.
Lindus Atenor 3-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) pol beating Outlook (8-8) by 2l, 13 ran.
Bond Angel Eyes 7-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Dune Melody (8-4) at Hamilton 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs.