hampered start, in touch, effort over 1f out, never a threat
went left start, in touch, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, always behind
led early, tracked leader, led again 1f out, ran on strongly
chased leaders, green and lost place after 1f, soon in mid-division, never dangerous
soon led, headed 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, hampered after 1f, never dangerous
prominent, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
Aroha has the advantage of experience though will need to step up on her debut fourth here last month. Born To Destroy represents last year’s winning yard while Shammah is related to winners and preferred to Symbolize and Dark Kris with the latter’s pedigree suggesting he’ll be better over further. But Saeed bin Suroor can get a newcomer ready and has a good strike-rate at the track and WELCOME SURPRISE, from the family of Group 1 winner Dream Ahead, makes most appeal in this opener.
Born To Destroy Camacho colt out of Sahafh.
Dark Kris (IRE) Dark Angel colt out of My Spirit.
Mungo's Quest (IRE) Sir Prancealot colt out of Sheila Blige.
Newton Jack Fast Company colt out of Jackline.
Sir Chancealot (IRE) Sir Prancealot gelding out of Hypocrisy.
Symbolize (IRE) Starspangledbanner colt out of French Flirt.
Welcome Surprise (IRE) Exceed And Excel colt out of New Style.
Aroha (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Ran loose before start, dwelt towards rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Good Vibes (8-12) at Salisbury 5f fll stks (3) gf in Apr.
Magical Force Lethal Force filly out of Mythical City.
Shammah (IRE) Frankel filly out of Biscaya Bay.
Summers Way Coach House filly out of Starlight June.