mid-division on inside, pushed along 3f out, soon struggling
took keen hold, tracked leading trio, ridden inside final 2f, soon not quicken, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
dwelt and bumped start, towards rear, headway on wide outside 3f out, driven to chase leaders 2f out, edged left and stayed on under pressure to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, ridden 3f out, always behind
went left start, chased winner, no impression over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened to 4th close home
slowly into stride, in rear, headway approaching final 2f, no further progress
took keen hold, chased leaders on inside, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 3rd close home
made all, pushed clear over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, eased close home
mid-division on outside, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
started slowly, ran green and never going towards rear, driven and struggling halfway
Ex Oriente was sent off favourite for his racecourse debut at Newmarket while Sehnsucht finished third over 6f at the same track two weeks ago. But Talwar, who wasn't punished once his chance had gone when seventh at Doncaster last month, looks the better long-term prospect and will strip fitter here. Richard Hannon's juveniles are sweeping all before them at present, however, so it will be a surprise if newcomer NANT SAESON isn't in the firing-line here as sire Elusive City has produced some very speedy two-year-olds. Astraios looks the pick of Brian Meehan's pair and, along with Mick Channon's Mcvicar, could be the pick of the remainder.
Astraios (IRE) Oratorio colt out of Paper Moon.
Ex Oriente (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 13th of 15, 18l behind Coupe de Ville (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Gunner Will (IRE) Le Vie Dei Colori colt out of Ros The Boss.
Mcvicar Tobougg colt out of Aries.
Nant Saeson (IRE) Elusive City colt out of Lady Power.
Royal Academician (USA) Mr Greeley colt out of Alta Moda.
Sehnsucht (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on, gaining near finish, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Hadaj (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Talwar (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 7l behind Sovereign Debt (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jun.
Tigers Tale (IRE) Tiger Hill colt out of Vayenga.
Vergrigio (IRE) Verglas colt out of Roystonea.
