tracked leaders, progress to lead over 2f out, driven clear inside final furlong, easily
chased leader, under pressure well over 2f out, soon beaten
led until over 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong
Rated 86, BARITONE looks the safest proposition back in maiden company after placing at Goodwood last month. Sir Michael Stoute’s charge had no luck in-running on that occasion but gave the impression this longer trip would suit and can open his account. Lady Annalee finished closer at Hamilton last week but has yet to race on good ground and John Gosden’s Momtalk may prove a bigger threat after finishing a modest third over 1m2f at Salisbury on his debut.
Baritone (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, headway over 2f out, not clear run and switched out over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, closed on 2nd but no chance with winner, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Desert Path (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Momtalik (USA) 7-4 (9-2) Slowly away, well in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, never near leaders, 3rd of 7, 5 1/4l behind Thimbleweed (8-11) at Salisbury 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Lady Annalee (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 7, 3l behind Just Wait (8-10) at Hamilton 1m 4f stks (5) sft in Sep.