hampered over 4f out, soon switched right, held up in touch, led over 1f out, ran on, quickened clear inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, beaten final furlong
keen, held up in touch, edged right over 4f out, not clear run over 2f out, ridden, swished tail over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up in touch, ridden, kept on same pace from over 1f out
close up, led 2f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, soon outpaced by winner
close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
disputed lead 4f, weakening when hampered over 1f out
It is hard to get away from Sonny Santino, who shaped with plenty of promise at York on his debut and is fancied to take all the beating here. Red Clubs, El Capitan and Red Emerald are others to bear in mind if they are supported. Red Clubs won well at Goodwood just over three weeks ago and shapes as if he has plenty more to offer. He should not be underestimated in spite of the step up in trip today. Red Emerald has the assistance of Jamie Spencer, who managed to coax a win out of her at Folkestone last month. However, this daughter of Makbul does need to better her recent efforts and she has a little prove today. El Capitan is an expensive purchase that will be expected to pay his way before too long. Frankie Dettori riding in the colours of Michael Tabor will be taken as a tip in itself by many and this son of Danehill Dancer will be dangerous to ignore if the 'Newmarket dogs' start barking. However, Sonny Santino has the valuable edge in terms of experience and is taken as the one to beat at this stage. Although it remains to be seen how his Knavesmire form will work out, Sonny Santino appeared to already know plenty about what is required of him and, with six furlongs looking ideal for him, the son of Bertolini gets the benefit of any doubt today.
Red Clubs (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Raced keenly behind leaders, switched right and headway approaching final furlong, ran on to lead final 100 yards, won at Goodwood 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Apr beating Storm On The Run (9-0) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Aboyne (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Zato (9-2) at Nottingham 6f nov stk (5) gf.
Dingaan (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden to lead inside final 2f, headed and looked held when hampered inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind To Sender (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) frm.
El Capitan (FR) Danehill Dancer colt out of an unraced mare.
Sonny Santino 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Marcus Andronicus (9-0) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) sft.
White Ladder (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 11, 29l behind Marcus Andronicus (9-0) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) sft.
Red Emerald 33-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced and towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 8l behind Azygous (8-11) at Lingfield 5f 2yo stk (3) pol in Apr.
Baytown Valentina 16-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong, 4th of 14, 8l behind Castellano (9-0) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
