mid-division, driven 3f out, hung left when ridden 2f out, chased clear winner entering final furlong, kept on, lost 2nd post
pressed winner 3f out, soon ridden and lost place, kept on same pace final 2f
dwelt, behind, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous
behind, outpaced 3f out, stayed on into mid-division inside final furlong, never reached leaders
prominent, joined winner over 3f out, ridden 2f out, lost place entering final furlong, soon weakened
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, driven and stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, behind, outpaced over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, took 2nd post, no impression with winner, improve
ran loose before start, chased leaders, driven over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
made most on stands side rail, ridden clear inside final furlong, stayed on well (hand timed)
chased leaders, lost place 2f out, weakened 1f out
An interesting opener featuring several nicely-bred juveniles. Shanghai Glory ran well behind a speedy type on his debut at Windsor and looks sure to appreciate the extra furlong. City Of Stars didn't handle Chester's turns and may yet come good but this could go to one of the newcomers. Hyaline, Majdool, Papa Luigi and Roaring Forties all represent powerful yards who are more than capable of readying one at home but we like the look of COGENT. A son of Paco Boy, his dam has produced winners with her first three offspring and, while he'll be a miler in time, Ed Dunlop's colt could have the pace for this.
Capital Gearing Makfi colt out of Dicara.
City of Stars (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Carried right start, outpaced, always behind, 8th of 9, 11l behind Rah Rah (8-10) at Chester 5f 2yo stks (2) gs.
Cogent Paco Boy colt out of Logic.
Goodknight Percy (IRE) Sir Percy colt out of Ekhraaj.
Hyaline (USA) Shamardal colt out of Looking Glass.
Majdool (IRE) Acclamation colt out of Maany.
Papa Luigi (IRE) Zoffany colt out of Namaadhej.
Roaring Forties (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt out of Growling.
Shanghai Glory (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, edged right over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Silver Wings (9-5) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Swanton Blue (IRE) Kodiac colt out of Cabopino.
John Splendid (IRE) Acclamation colt out of Affirmative.
Surbett (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar colt out of Causeway Queen.