prominent, ridden, effort 3f out, stayed on final furlong
led to 4f out, soon ridden, weakened
towards rear, ridden, effort 3f out, one pace
held up last, ridden over 3f out, weakened 1f out
prominent, ridden to challenge 3f out, soon no chance with winner
mid-division, ridden, switched left over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong to go 2nd at post
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden, effort 3f out, kept on one pace
Eternal Path will need to settle better but she has the look of an improver and can reward backers at the third time of asking, with Fretwork and Usk Melody the two for the shortlist. Sir Michael Stoute's horses have been in good form of late and the selection should be fit after her recent reappearance. She has a tendency to pull too hard in the early stages which doesn't help, however she won't mind nay easing in the ground and looks the major player. Fretwork was disappointing last time out but her efforts as a juvenile were solid and with this step up in trip expected to suit, she cannot be left out of calculations. Usk Melody is back in more suitable company after contesting the Cheshire Oaks last week. However her two best runs last year came on sharp left-handed tracks so with conditions different today, she is opposed. Mercury Blue warrants respect on debut but Sylvester Kirk's horses normally need the run so for that reason the daughter of Montjeu is opposed. Esclarmonde is another newcomer to monitor for signs of confidence in the market, however Eternal Path is given one more chance to get her head in front.
Ashmal (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, shaken up over 2f out, soon outpaced, 9th of 15, 11l behind Folk Opera (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll (4) gf in Apr.
Central Force 25-1 (8-12) Towards rear, stayed on steadily final 2f, never dangerous, 6th of 14, 15l behind Lucarno (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn (4) pol.
Esclarmonde (IRE) In The Wings filly out of Questina.
Eternal Path (USA) 10-11fav (9-0) Prominent, led over 6f out to over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Folk Opera (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll (4) gf in Apr.
Fretwork 7-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led inside final 3f until inside final 2f, chased winner to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 5, 9l behind Italian Girl (9-1) at Ascot 1m 3yo fll (2) gf.
Mercury Blue Montjeu filly out of 7f winner Rowan Flower.
On Watch 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, pushed along 5f out, lost touch 3f out, 13th of 14, 22l behind Treat (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
Usk Melody 66-1 (8-12) Chased leader 2f, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 12l behind Light Shift (8-12) at Chester 1m 3f 3yo lst fll (1) gf.