prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
made virtually all, quickened clear over 1f out, pushed out final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace final 2f
towards rear, switched left, effort over 2f out, never near to challenge
mid-division, driven, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner
In the opener, Boomtown is the selection ahead of Captain Royale and Duke Of Touraine. Boomtown is well-related and hails from the Mark Johnston yard so has to be greatly respected based on these points and the fact that he looked a surefire future winner when second on his Redcar debut. Captain Royale was a little disappointing on his debut but this 56,000 guineas purchase looks sure to improve on that and should be considered. Duke Of Touraine also has likeable breeding, being a son of Linamix that cost 36,000 guineas as a two-year-old and he could be interesting on his debut. A son of Hawk Wing, Whaston cost 80,000 euros as a yearling and is another to consider, but Choisette will need to build on her debut run if she is to play a meaningful part in today's race. Of the others, the Kevin Ryan-trained newcomer Cobo Bay is one to watch out for in the betting and Discanti has shown promise but, for the selection, we will stick with Boomtown.
Boomtown 7-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, kept on, headed close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Mutabayen (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Captain Royale (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 8l behind Cee Bargara (9-5) at Kempton 6f nov med aut stk (4) pol.
Cobo Bay Primo Valentino colt, half-brother to 1m2f-1m4f winner Cool Isle and winning miler Foxxy.
Discanti (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Maze (9-1) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.
Choisette 4-1 (8-7) Soon outpaced and towards rear, hung left over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 4th of 5, 10l behind Group Therapy (9-5) at Thirsk 5f nov stk (4) frm in May.
Demure Princess 20-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 8l behind Bespoke Boy (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Barbossa Bahamian Bounty gelding out of 6f-1m1f winner Marjurita.
Whaston (IRE) Hawk Wing colt out of an unraced mare.