led early, tracked leader, challenged 3f out, led again over 2f out, driven over 1f out, ran on, readily
soon led, joined 3f out, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, readily outpaced by winner final furlong, kept on towards finish
tracked rival pair, driven well over 2f out, soon outpaced, no chance from over 1f out
Three Castles will need a big improvement to get to grips with today’s opponents and the remaining pair look likely to fight this one out. Creationist came out best in a tight finish at Kempton last time with the first three clear of the rest. He beat a couple of horses from powerful yards and should go close again but is penalised for that success and FORMAL ORDER can make the most of the weight concession. Beaten a couple of lengths at Dundalk on his debut by a horse rated 83, Johnny Murtagh’s colt is taken to make the trip over the Irish Sea worthwhile and open his account.
Creationist (USA) 5-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, shaken up to challenge over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Jan beating Enchanting Man (9-2) by shd, 12 ran.
Formal Order 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden in 7th under 2f out, stayed on in 5th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, drifted right over 100 yards, 4th of 13, 2l behind Numerian (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Jan.
Three Castles 20-1 (9-5) Slowly away, held up, effort 2f out, no impression, 8th of 13, 9 1/2l behind Sparkle In His Eye (9-5) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
