mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, no impression
started very slowly, outpaced in rear, soon detached
went left start, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, some late headway, never nearer
tracked leaders, effort well over 1f out, soon one pace
mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, soon hung left, ran on
made all, strongly challenged from 2f out, ran on strongly
Some newcomers to note representing yards capable of getting one ready first time. Jockey bookings indicate Shabaaby, with plenty of speed in his pedigree, is the first choice of the owner's two entries while Alba Power and Nyaleti also make appeal at this stage. However, a market check is essential with so many unknown quantities going to post. That said, the standard set by the pair with experience is pretty useful and BILLESDON BROOK is taken to make her experience count against the boys, especially in receipt of the mandatory 5lb sex allowance. She had the rest well beaten off when second at Goodwood and the third that day, Elizabeth Bennet, demolished her field next time up at Lingfield. Luna Eclipse, a pleasing third here on debut, seems sure to relish this additional furlong and represents a real threat to the selection.
Alba Power (IRE) Fast Company colt out of Shehila.
London's Burning Cityscape gelding out of Even Hotter.
Luna Eclipse (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Close up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Youkan (9-2) at Salisbury 5f stks (4) gs in May.
Ragstone View (IRE) Requinto colt out of Highland Miss.
Shabaaby Kyllachy colt out of On The Brink.
Watheer Leroidesanimaux gelding out of Sunset Shore.
Billesdon Brook 6-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders on outside, chased winner 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Madeline (9-0) at Goodwood 6f fll stks (4) gd in May.
Nyaleti (IRE) Arch filly out of America Nova.