led far side, headed 3f out, soon no chance with winner
led stand side, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
carried right start, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on well from over 1f out, led stand side just inside final furlong (unlucky)
mid-division stand side, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
always behind stand side, no impression
mid-division stand side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader stand side, led stand side after 2f, ridden over 2f out, headed just inside 1f out, kept on
led right start, chased leader stand side, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
carried right start, held up in touch stand side, ridden 2f out, never on terms
mid-division stand side, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong
in touch stand side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride and carried right start stand side, soon ridden, no impression
mid-division stand side, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
prominent stand side, ridden and chased leaders 3f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, chased leader far side, led far side 3f out, shaken up to lead overall over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, comfortably
Difficult to escape the claims held by Party In The Park and he is selected ahead of Rough Rock and newcomers Hadaf and What Katie Did. The last named is a half-brother to several juvenile winners and, being by Invincible Sprit out of a speedy mare, this fellow is bred to be effective at this trip. The draw is in his favour and, as his yard has a near 50% record with their youngsters, a bold bid can be expected. Watch the market carefully where he is concerned. Marcus Tregoning is dual handed in the race, with Hadaf making a touch more appeal than Tavarat, who is respected but is bred to be come into his own over a longer trip. Even so, a sixth furlong would not go amiss for Hadaf on breeding and he may need more time. Brian Meehan has won this twice in the last ten years, so Rough Rock is following a tried and trusted path. The son of Rock Of Gibraltar will qualify for a handicap mark after this and would be an interesting contender in that area of racing. However, Party In The Park makes far more appeal for the present time and Richard Hannon's charge is fancied to take the next step up the ladder today. Hannon's charge came up against a potentially smart type at Newmarket 11 days ago and is taken to build on the experience today.
Hadaf (IRE) Fasliyev colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Katheer.
New Balls Please (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 4l behind Cake (8-6) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Apr.
Party In The Park 11-4 (9-3) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Achilles Of Troy (9-3) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (2) gf.
Rough Rock (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Ten Down (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Tayarat (IRE) Noverre colt out of 1m4f winner Sincere.
Tiger's Rocket (IRE) Monashee Mountain colt, half-brother to numerous winners including 6f-7f winner Diamond Racheal.
What Katie Did (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f-7f.
Sweepstake (IRE) Acclamation filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
