chased leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong, held by winner
prominent and pulled early, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, hard ridden and kept on well final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and switched left 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, not reached winner
led, headed over 2f out, 3rd and beaten when short of room over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on well final furlong
There can be little doubting STATE FAIR showed plenty of spirit on his debut and, assuming he behaves himself this time, he has a solid chance to get off the mark. Tiradito and Russian Rock are others with experience that can make this a good test. Kalam Daleel may be the best of the newcomers and is worth noting in the betting market. As a half-brother to a dual Listed race winner, Russian Rock has a likeable pedigree and should not be underestimated. His yard has done well with a small string this season and this fellow is capable of making the rest aware of his presence. Tiradito has impressed his connections at home and, having finished a well beaten second on his Yarmouth debut, he now needs to start proving things on the track. Time may tell that he needs at least another furlong but he still merits plenty of respect here. Nevertheless, State Fair, who is out of a half-sister to Soviet Song, just edges the verdict on this occasion. The Marju colt got loose on his debut and then played up in the stalls before the off. So it was a commendable effort from him to finish fifth at Newbury. The colt has a loyal band of owners, who will no doubt be out in force to cheer him on. So a strong market lean towards State Fair can be taken as a good sign to get involved.
Kalam Daleel (IRE) Clodovil colt out of Three Days In May.
Palisades Park Compton Place colt out of Brooklyn's Sky.
Russian Rock (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 4l behind Kirsty's Boy (9-3) at Goodwood 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Spanish Acclaim 20-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 11l behind Walkingonthemoon (9-3) at Newbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Tiradito (USA) 15-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, headway halfway, chased winner final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Misheer (8-12) at Yarmouth 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Warning Song (USA) Successful Appeal colt out of Tia Lea.
Vadition (IRE) Halling filly out of Retail Therapy.
State Fair 12-1 (9-3) Behind, headway and green over 1f out, pushed along and kept on steadily inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Walkingonthemoon (9-3) at Newbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
The Shuffler 14-1 (9-3) Slowly away, outpaced, 14th of 15, 14l behind Be Invincible (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Glass Of Red (IRE) Verglas filly out of Embassy Belle.
