dwelt, soon tracking leader, led over 1f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, jumped path halfway, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
went right start, steadied in rear but in touch, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, stayed on to go moderate 3rd, never troubled leaders
in rear, in touch, under pressure halfway, soon weakened, tailed off
steadied start, in touch, chased leaders halfway, lost place over 2f out
led, steady pace, quickened over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon under pressure, kept on same pace
The market should tell us plenty about this contest but without that knowledge AULD BURNS is selected to make a winning debut, while Waiter's Dream and Cathcart Castle look best of those to have raced so far. The selection looks the pick of the Hannon-trained trio on pedigree, with Roi Du Boeuf and Measuring Time perhaps both best watched first time unless the betting speaks highly of them. Their stablemate Auld Burns is out of a triple 5-10f winner at ages two and three, and while he may improve with age, he is likely to be plenty straight enough for this first run with the yard's juveniles carrying all before them this season, so we will chance him. Waiter's Dream was tried over a similar trip at Newbury and was not knocked about when beaten. There was a fair degree of promise from the Oasis Dream colt and he can build on that. The same applies to Windsor debutant Cathcart Castle, who should come on for the experience and this step up to 7f. Pigeon Hollow is likely to need this, and although Green Pearl will probably do better at three, Ralph Beckett has his string in good form and his colt could go well. An interesting opener can be taken by Auld Burns.
Auld Burns Pastoral Pursuits colt out of Crackle.
Green Pearl (IRE) Green Desert colt out of Kinnaird.
Knox Overstreet 80-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden 2f out,soon lost place, weakened final furlong, 10th of 14, 14l behind Trade Storm (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Pigeon Hollow Val Royal colt out of Coolberry.
Roi Du Boeuf (IRE) Hurricane Run gelding out of Princess Killeen.
Waiter's Dream 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 14, 5l behind Trade Storm (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Cathcart Castle 14-1 (9-3) In touch on rail, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Major Dude (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Measuring Time Dubai Destination colt out of Inchberry.
Medburn Dancer Dancing Spree gelding out of Menina.
