pulled hard and hung right, held up in rear, went modest 4th over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders in 4th, soon pushed along, driven halfway, weakened 4f out, soon lost touch, tailed off
unruly start, tracked leader, driven 3f out, lost 2nd 2f out, outpaced and no chance with leading duo over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon recovered to chase leading pair, went 2nd 2f out, stayed on gamely inside final furlong to lead near finish
led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and 2 lengths ahead over 1f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, worn down near finish
held up in 5th, pushed along 3f out, went poor 4th 1f out
A three-year-old maiden is next on the card and hopefully FORSYTH can make his experience count against two well bred newcomers from top yards. The selection gets a tentative vote in a contest where the market will provide valuable insight into the race. Alan Swinbank's horse showed huge improvement from his first run when nabbed late on by an above average horse of John Gosden's. With further improvement likely the newcomers will have to be above average to beat him. Both Pass Muster and Rule Maker are nicely bred types from top yards but we do not know how good they are so the market should help guide. Cayo from the Mark Johnston yard should also be monitored but Forsyth is the selection.
Captain Cornelius (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, steady headway from 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Dancing Dude (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Cayo 33-1 (8-13) Ran green, slowly in to stride, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 14th of 15, 16l behind Huntingfortreasure (8-13) at Thirsk 1m mdn stks (5) gd.
Forsyth 14-1 (9-3) Led, ridden entering final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 8, shd behind Zuider Zee (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (4) gd in Apr.
Pass Muster Theatrical colt out of Morning Pride.
Rule Maker Lemon Drop Kid colt out of Rhumba Rage.
Trojan Gift (USA) 16-1 (9-3) In rear, driven and headway 3f out, stayed on to go moderate 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 7, 16l behind Harris Tweed (9-3) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Bollin Julie 150-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 15, 14l behind Burj Nahar (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Nov.