tracked leader, joined leader 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch going well, ridden to press leader 1f out, edged right, driven out and led close home
close up, ridden 3f out, led over 1f out, edged right final furlong, headed close home
slowly into stride, held up last, ridden 3f out, hung left over 2f out, soon beaten
led, joined 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
Famous Grouse looks an above average juvenile judged on his debut when a close behind Hilbre Island in a hot maiden at Newbury and should prove hard to beat. The son of Selkirk, a half-brother to numerous winners, holds entries in Pattern events later in the year and can take the measure of main market rival Numitas. The latter is penalised for landing a weak affair at Folkestone and had his limitations exposed in a minor event last time so looks vulnerable while Strengh 'N Honour may need the outing.
