keen, chased winner, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in touch, outpaced 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
made all, quickened pace 2f out, comfortable
held up, ridden and outpaced 2f out
Trade Fair is narrowly preferred to make a winning seasonal return while Membership will prove no pushover and the unexposed pair of Laidlow and Mustaneer add further spice to a fascinating renewal of this prestigious prize. Roger Charlton's charge looked a smart performer last year when an impressive Newbury maiden winner and confirmed the view with an excellent third in the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes over course and distance. The son of Zafonic went in to winter quarters as a leading Guineas contender but a setback in April ruled him out of the first colt's Classic. This looks the perfect starting point for this exciting individual who should relish the fast ground conditions. Membership has proved himself a solid Pattern performer who is ideally suited by both trip and ground but could prove vulnerable to a less exposed rival. Laidlow and Mustaneer come here with similar credentials in that they both have won their sole start in maiden company to date and are clearly open to plenty of improvement so it would be no surprise if either proved capable of going close.
