awkward leaving stalls, soon switched right, headway to track leader after 2f, led 4f out, soon ridden, headed over 2f out, soon one pace, lost 3rd 1f out
keen in touch, ridden 5f out, beaten 4f out
in rear, headway 4f out, chased winner over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 5f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on
keen in rear, ridden and weakened 4f out
raced wide, in touch, ridden and weakened 4f out
led after 1f, headed 4f out, ridden and kept on one pace final 3f, went 3rd 1f out
in rear, ridden and weakened 5f out
ALBACOCCA showed little last year as a juvenile but came good first time out this season and is taken to follow up at the expense of Dubawi King and Chichina. Sir Mark Prescott has an uncanny knack of getting a horse well handicapped as a two year old and to use that as an advantage the following season. The selection won off a mark of just 50 at Yarmouth on his return to the track and connections have decided to go again with a six pound penalty. He will have plenty up his sleeve and should have no trouble following up. Dubawi King won nicely at Hamilton on his penultimate outing but failed to follow up off a five pound higher mark at the same venue last time out. He is a tough sort but the handicapper may have him where he wants him for the time being. Chichina has shown only moderate form in his six runs to date and he is yet to really trouble the judge. That said he comes form a top stable and still warrants respect. Albacocca looks well in and should rack up a few wins before the handicapper gets a grip on him.
Albacocca 13-2 (8-7) Prominent, tracked leader over 8f out, ridden to press leader over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven and found extra when pressed inside final furlong, won at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Little Oz (9-1) by hd, 7 ran.
Royal Torbo (KSA) 16-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Alternative Choice (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f clm stks 0-60 (6) pol.
Dubawi King 5-2 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway 4f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Robbie Burnett (9-1) at Hamilton 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Dubara Reef (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division, pushed along 6f out, outpaced over 3f out, no impression, eased final furlong, 6th of 8, 25l behind Motrice (9-7) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Groove Master 14-1 (8-9) In rear, weakened 3f out, 6th of 7, 21l behind Sharakti (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Chichina (USA) 11-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 7l behind Allannah Abu (9-2) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Torran Sound 22-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, driven to lead after 2f, ridden and headed 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 7th of 13, 5l behind Othello (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Silver Astralis 100-1 (8-12) Pushed along in rear halfway, always behind, tailed off, last of 11, 42l behind Sarrsar (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jun.
Mr Maximas 7-4fav (8-9) Ridden along on leaving stalls, raced wide and tried to go prominent when suddenly droped to rear and struggling after, last of 9, 31l behind Lady Of Garmoran (8-8) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm.
