prominent and keen early, ridden over 2f out, drifted left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed and weakened
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, went 2nd post
dwelt and behind, outpaced over 3f out, some late headway final furlong
With the Bryan Smart juveniles still in such good form Firewalker has to be the choice here ahead of Mazzanti and Maracana Boy. The seelction finished behind Mazzanti when they were in the places behind Philario at Carlisle. The fact that Bryan takes this one on again and the form of the yard, suggests that she could be capable of reversing the running this afternoon. Maracana Boy has shown plenty of speed in two races to date and will find this company a little less taxing than his recent Chester opponents. Premium Port and Firenza Bond both ran with encouragement on their debuts and are others to consider for each-way purposes, but our idea of the winner is Firewalker.
Firenza Bond 12-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, not much room and hampered over 3f out, no danger after, 8th of 10, 15l behind Bahama Baileys (9-3) at Newcastle 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in May.
Maracana Boy (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, edged right and weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 4 1/2l behind Dark Angel (9-3) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (2) gf in May.
Mazzanti 3-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Philario (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Premium Port 50-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, outpaced from halfway, 5th of 6, 12l behind Lady Benjamin (8-8) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf.
Caprima (IRE) 100-1 (8-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced and behind, 9th of 10, 12l behind New Jersey (8-12) at York 5f nov stk (3) gs in May.
Firewalker 25-1 (8-12) With leaders, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Philario (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Whispering Desert Distant Music filly, half-sister to 5f-1m winner Desert Opal and sprinter Disguise.
Tanley 50-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Caught In Paradise (8-10) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn clm (5) gf.