tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
made all, pushed clear over 2f out, ran on well
chased leaders, ridden half way, soon beaten
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, one pace final 2f
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on nearest finish
held up, pushed along half way, no impression
Castleton should take a lot of beating here with Musicanna and Zuri put forward as the principle dangers. The selection is dropped significantly in grade after running with great credit in a Listed race at Newmarket last time behind Hazyview. He should be far too good for his rivals here and it would be a surprise if he were not finally able to lose his maiden tag. Musicanna is a well-bred newcomer from the James Fanshawe yard and it would be no surprise to see her go well on her debut, but she may just need this run and we are happy to side with the racecourse experience of our selection. Similar comments would apply to Luca Cumani's Zuri, while Flamjica lost her action in a Group 3 race at Ascot last year so may be capable of going well here. However, Castleton has plenty of solid form and looks to hold sound claims of at last breaking his duck.
