Only four of these have raced before, so a market check is essential, but we'll side with experience and the improving HASTY, in preference to the potential pick of the newcomers Al Razi and Mark Anthony. Barry Hills' filly shouldn't be inconvenienced if the ground is a little testing, given her breeding, and she's shown a good attitude and plenty of ability in her last couple of runs when placed on both occasions, following an inauspicious debut. She cost 95,000 last year, and probably isn't a world beater, but her experience could prove decisive. She's well drawn, and the yard's in good form, and support in the ring would further encourage us, although given the number of unknowns we wouldn't take too short a price. Godolphin's two year olds usually come good come this time of year, and Al Razi is their only runner on the card, and indeed it's rare to see them here. She cost twice as much as the selection, and as yet doesn't have any fancy entries either. Mark Anthony is another debutant, and again could be anything. A cheap purchase, Kevin Ryan's two year olds aren't doing as well as his older horses, but he does do well here. As ever in this sort of contest the ring should be closely monitored, but we'll side with one that we hopes lives up to her name, and that's Hasty.
Ainthegorgeous Dr Fong colt out of Free Spirit.
Al Razi (USA) Distorted Humor colt out of Sweet Serendipity.
Lighterman 25-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 23l behind Black Snowflake (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Mark Anthony (IRE) Antonius Pius colt out of Zuniga's Date.
Sassanian (IRE) 28-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 7l behind Maison Brillet (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Spying Observatory colt out of Mint Royale.
Towneley Arms (IRE) Pyrus colt out of Grangeclare Lily.
Buzz Bird Danbird filly out of Ashtaroute.
Hasty (IRE) 7-4fav (8-12) Led, strongly pressed 2f out, ridden and kept on well until narrowly headed inside final furlong, held and no impression towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Invincible Prince (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jun.
Mad Millie (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Dwelt and towards rear, soon ridden along, never trouble leaders, 6th of 10, 8l behind Ballodair (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Magic Millie (IRE) Marju filly out of Fille De La Terre.
