tracked leading trio, wide and headway over 1f out, pushed along to lead approaching final furlong, soon clear, eased close home
led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent until pushed along 2f out, switched right approaching final furlong, kept on towards finish
in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms
dwelt, soon outpaced, never on terms
raced wide, prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
VALADERO has gone close over the minimum trip in both starts to date. He should stay this extra distance and the faster going may also help his cause. Asadna is a brother to a 5f winner and half-brother to a winner over today’s longer trip while Jesmond Dawn is a brother to a couple of winners. Strong Request is also related to winning sprinters and is preferred to Fifty Grand Slater and Sergeant Mayer.
Asadna (IRE) Mehmas colt out of Looks Great.
Fifty Grand Slater (IRE) Kodiac colt out of Natheer.
Jesmond Dawn (IRE) Dawn Approach colt out of Strapless.
Sergeant Mayer (IRE) Soldier's Call gelding out of Suedehead.
Strong Request Ardad colt out of Mara Grey.
Valadero (IRE) 10-11fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, chased winner 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Sergeant Wilko (9-7) at Thirsk 5f mdn stks (4) sft in Apr.