slowly into stride, soon prominent, led 3f out, headed 2f out, faded
led until 3f out, led again 2f out, ridden clear
tracked winner, effort over 2f out, soon faded
chased leaders, effort halfway, soon one pace
tracked leaders, keen early, chased winner final 2f, no impression
Simply Perfect is an interesting newcomer to note, but experience is vital in this type of event, so the nomination goes to Dazed And Amazed, while Scented Present should be capable of winning a race and is worth noting when he goes into handicaps after this. David Elsworth has four in the race and is obviously keen to get a run into his contenders. Vital Statistics sets the standard from his debut run and, as she has very little to find with the selection, the daughter of Indian Ridge is very much one to note in the betting. However, Dazed And Amazed is also expected to have come on a bundle since his introduction. Being from the same family as real speedsters such as Bishops Court and Astonished, the Richard Hannon-trained colt is bred to be effective at this trip and he looks the more solid option at this stage of their development.
Breckland Boy City On A Hill gelding, half-brother to 5f winner Blue Minx.
Dazed And Amazed 5-1 (9-3) Led to over 3f out, rallied and every chance over 1f out, kept on and hung left final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Strategic Prince (9-3) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Joint Expectations (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, raced alone from main group, never on terms, last of 9, 13l behind King's Bastion (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Mint State Zilzal colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m4f.
Game Lady Mind Games filly out of 7f winner Highland Gait.
Vital Statistics 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 2l behind Strategic Prince (9-3) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs. 3. 15 raceHARD TO EXPLAIN
Danny Templeton (IRE) Namid colt out of 7f & 1m winner Singing Millie.
Saviour Sand (IRE) Desert Sun colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m2f.
Scented Present 5-2 (8-12) Quickly away, soon led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, eased when no chance with winner towards finish, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Hoh Mike (8-12) at Windsor 5f nov stk (4) gf.
Passified Compton Place filly, half-sister to 6f winners Bond Royale & Zomerlust.
Simply Perfect Danehill filly, sister to winning chaser Simply Perfect.
