led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up in close 3rd, went 2nd on bit over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, shaken up and quickened clear inside final furlong, easily
went left start, soon tracking leader, pushed along after halfway, lost 2nd over 2f out, ridden and left behind over 1f out
There was cut in the ground when PERSIAN FORCE won the Brocklesby in good style at Doncaster last month. That race has worked out well with both placed horses winning nicely since and that looks stronger form than Holguin’s debut victory over track and trip. The selection’s stablemate Indian Renegade is related to eight winners while the Ballydoyle newcomer Sierra Blanca can include a couple of Group 2 winners among his winning relatives.
Holguin 7-2 (9-5) Raced near side of group, always prominent, one reminder and ran on inside final furlong, pushed along to lead inside final 100 yards, won with ears pricked, won at Newbury 5f mdn stks (4) gd in Apr beating Commander Straker (9-5) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Persian Force (IRE) Evensfav (9-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along to lead approaching final furlong, forged clear, eased close home, comfortable, won at Doncaster 5f stks (4) gs in Mar beating Primrose Ridge (8-12) by 4 3/4l, 12 ran.
Sierra Blanca (IRE) No Nay Never colt out of Alexandrova.
Indian Renegade (IRE) Sioux Nation colt out of Jewel In The Sand.