reared start, soon mid-division, not clear run on inside 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, headway on outer from 2f out, stayed on well to take 2nd inside final furlong, not reached winner
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out, faded final furlong
pressed leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
started slowly and went right start, mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, switched left, no headway when clear over 1f out
tracked leaders on inner, not clear run over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, no impression on leaders and soon weakened
in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, shaken up and ran on well inside final furlong, pushed out, readily
always in rear group, kept on final furlong but never dangerous
towards rear, some modest late headway, never nearer
behind, plenty to do 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong nearest finish, better for race
started slowly, always in rear and never a factor
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway on outer over 1f out and chased leaders, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not reached leaders
led until headed over 2f out and soon weakened
prominent on outside, effort and every chance well over 1f out, not quicken and weakened rapidly over 1f out
unseater rider and bolted before start, took keen hold in touch, weakened quickly over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no progress and weakened over 1f out
The market should provide the best guide to the outcome of this event with all bar three making their racecourse debuts. Richard Hannon's Measurement is selected on the basis that he has the benefit of an outing at Goodwood. He was the stable second string on his debut but was doing his best work in the closing stages. It is worth noting that the form did not receive a boost on Friday evening when the second, Woolston Ferry was well beaten. However the Hannon yard have had a strangle hold on the majority of 2yr old events this season and should Measurement attract support, it will be significant. Minder was just behind Measurement at Goodwood and raced in a similar style to the selection. There should not be much to choose between the two again here while the Peter Chapple-Hyam trained - Royal Executioner, a cheaply purchased yearling, is also an interesting contender. Kosama makes appeal on breeding, being a half-brother to a former smart sort called Al Turf, a winner over this trip as a juvenile. Measurement gets the vote to land the opener but the market will prove the all important guide.
Ba Globetrotter 4-1 (9-3) Dwelt, slowly into stride, soon outpaced, last of 7, 22l behind La Brigitte (8-12) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs.
Blown It (USA) More Than Ready colt out of a moderate racemare.
Co Dependent (USA) Cozzene colt out of 5f winner Glowing Breeze.
Minder 16-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Creshendo (8-9) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in May.
Cavendish Road (IRE) Bachelor Duke colt out of Gronchi Rosa, a dual sprint winner in Italy.
City Diamond Lujain colt, brother to winning sprinter Scarlet Knight, half-brother to 1m1f & 1m2f winner Sun Of The Sea.
Hi Shinko Shinko Forest colt out of 6f winner Up Front.
Measurement (IRE) 17-2 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, headway 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Creshendo (8-9) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in May.
My Best Man 7-2 (12-5) pulled up 4 out in race won by Lottie The Lotus (11-12) at Kingston Blount 3m ptp gd in May '02, 7 ran (N.Hunt).
Royal Executioner (USA) Royal Academy colt, half-brother to winning miler Free Dubai.
Give (IRE) High Chaparral filly out of winning sprinter Generous Gesture.
Lucky Bid Josr Algarhoud gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Trigger McCann Royal Applause colt out of winning sprinter Roses of Spring.
Damassin Bertolini filly, half-sister to winning miler Ellway Queen and sprinter Linear Mark.
Endofmytether Needwood Blade filly out of 1m-1m4f winner Theatre Lady.
Rocksy Kyllachy filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Kosama Xaar filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Al Turf.
Lady Mulligan Compton Place filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
