raced freely, chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, joined and hard pressed just inside final furlong, kept on gamely to hold on near finish
slowly into stride, pulled hard and held up, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, upsides and pressed winner just inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, just held near finish
chased leaders, ridden and not quicken 2f out, stayed on same pace after
pressed leader to 2f out, soon weakened
raced keenly, close up, ridden and not quicken 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
made most, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
slowly away, ran green in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
dwelt, soon recovered and chased leaders over 3f
slowly into stride, always behind, tailed off halfway, pulled up final furlong
In the opener, we like the look of Laith, although Genari, Murfeesboro, Zabeel Valley and Championship Point are among those that have to be respected. Laith cost 200,000 guineas and he showed plenty of promise on his debut when fourth at Newmarket. Normal improvement from that should see him competitive here. Mick Channon's Championship Point cost 85,000 guineas and is another to consider, while Amanda Perrett's Elusive Warrior is one to have a look at in the betting. A similar comment applies to the locally-trained Genari, and it would be no surprise to see Richard Hannon's Golden Acer in the shake-up as his horses are going well. The John Gosden-trained Murfeesboro is related to plenty of quick horses so he too has to be considered, and Ed Dunlop's Zabeel House has plenty to like on breeding and is another to give some thought to. However, for the winner, we will stick with Laith.
Championship Point (IRE) Lomitas colt, half-brother to winning miler Flying Carpet.
Elusive Warrior (USA) Elusive Quality colt, brother to two USA sprint winners.
Genari Generous colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Saristar.
Golden Acer (IRE) Elnadim colt out of an unraced mare.
High Seasons 12-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden halfway, kept on same pace final 2f, never dangerous, 8th of 18, 6l behind Green Pride (8-7) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in Apr.
Indian Wizard (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 8l behind Scarlet Knight (9-0) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) hvy.
Laith (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Dwelt, held up in touch, effort approaching final furlong, soon one pace, 4th of 10, 3l behind League Champion (9-0) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Murfreesboro Bahamian Bounty colt, full brother to the speedy Paradise Isle.
Pocket Too Fleetwood colt, full brother to 1m1f winner Pocketwood.
Taggin'along (IRE) Tagula gelding, half-brother to 3 winners on the Flat.
Zabeel House Anabaa gelding, full brother to 6f winner Celestia.
