tracked leaders, ridden over halfway, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over halfway, gradually weakened final furlong
led, ridden over halfway, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner final furlong
prominent, ridden halfway, led over 1f out, kept on well
mid-division, ridden over halfway, soon weakened
dwelt and always behind
slowly into stride and always behind, ridden over halfway, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
mid-division,ridden over halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden halfway, gradually weakened
mid-division, ridden over halfway, no impression
prominent, ridden over halfway
chased leaders, ridden over halfway,not much room over 1f out, soon weakened
dwelt and towards rear, ridden over halfway,some headway to mid-division, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over halfway, weakened final furlong
A competitive field goes to post for this nursery with many in form rivals in opposition including Four Amigos, Bond Romeo and Compassion and we will take a chance on Bond Romeo. Bryan Smart's charge was a fair fifth behind Johnny Parkes last time out and he looks to be on a fair mark here he will not be far away with conditions again in his favour. Four Amigos rates the main danger he won well last time out when defeating Benbaun and despite his penalty he should go well from what looks a good draw. Compassion could also go well he was a fair fourth behind Vikings Bay last time out and that form has since been franked. Of the remainder Blue Moon Hitman is game and consistent but is still a maiden and gives the impression he will be seen to better effect over a longer trip. The top weight Island Spell would also have a chance on his best form but he looks to have plenty of weight for what he has actually achieved so we will side with the well weighted Bond Romeo.