keen tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on to go a never dangerous 3rd inside final furlong
keen tracked leader, shaken up to lead entering final furlong, quickened clear
led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace
WELL DONE FOX showed major improvement racing on fast ground over track and trip last week when just failing to catch Rumble Inthejungle. Richard Hannon’s colt looks to have leading claims on that form. Irene's Prince ran green at Bath on his debut only getting into top gear when the race was over. But he still finished well ahead of North Korea and looks the main threat given Dark Panther has shown little so far and the newcomer Dark Impulse is probably best watched.
Dark Panther (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 3f out, never a factor, 7th of 8, 14 3/4l behind Glory Fighter (9-2) at Lingfield 5f stks (4) gd in May.
Irene's Prince 33-1 (9-5) Outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Big Boots (9-5) at Bath 5f mdn stks (4) gd in May.
Well Done Fox 15-8fav (9-2) Chased leaders on rail, switched left inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd post, 2nd of 8, nk behind Rumble Inthejungle (9-2) at Salisbury 5f stks (4) gf in May.
North Korea (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Led until 2f out, soon lost place, eased final furlong, last of 11, 21 3/4l behind Big Boots (9-5) at Bath 5f mdn stks (4) gd in May.
Dark Impulse (IRE) Dark Angel gelding out of Invincible Me.