chased leaders on outside, driven and lost place 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression on leading pair
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong
led, switched to stands side rail after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra final 100 yards
behind, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led final 100 yards, stayed on
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
behind, switched outside 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Johannes should take the world of beating in this Listed event and he is taken to get the better of Sir Xaar and Desert Realm. The selection has a big future according to his trainer David Nicholls and he ran well in a hot race at Catterick that has worked out well on his debut, before winning a maiden at York last time. He looks progressive and he sets a decent standard for the rest today. Sir Xaar is capable of getting competitive at this level and although he does not have the scope for improvement of our selection, he is likely to be the one to capitalise if Johannes fails to fire. Desert Realm's latest run at York can be forgiven as he was hampered at the start. His overall form is quite solid and with conditions to suit he is not one to dismiss lightly. Campbelltown is from a yard that merits plenty of respect in these type of events but this is a step-up in class and he will need to improve to make the frame. We are therefore happy to stick with Johannes who looks the one to beat.
Campbeltown (IRE) 15-8fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, quickened to lead over 1f out, headed briefly inside final furlong, ran on to regain lead close home, won at Ripon 6f 2yo stk (3) gs beating Figjam (8-11) by a hd, 8 ran.
Desert Realm (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Hampered start, in rear, ridden, headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 10l behind Tabaret (8-11) at York 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Johannes (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) With leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on well, won at York 6f 2yo mdn (2) gd beating Heureux (9-0) by 2l, 10 ran.
Sand Cat 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, faded over 1f out, 13th of 17, 10l behind Prince of Light (9-4) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gd.
Sir Xaar (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Chased leaders halfway, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind Amadeus Wolf (8-11) at York 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd.
Soto 9-1 (9-4) Went left start, took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Nihal (8-13) at York 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Asaawir 5-2fav (9-2) Prominent, led halfway, pushed out final furlong, won at Chepstow 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf beating Grenane (8-0) by 2l, 7 ran.
Blades Girl 3-1 (8-11) Chased leaders and ran green, ridden over 2f out, kept on to lead inside final furlong and ran on well, won at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jul beating Rothesay Dancer (8-11) by 2l, 8 ran.
