chased leader, driven to lead over 1f out, headed and unable to quicken when headed final 50 yards
led to over 2f out, no extra final furlong
in touch on inside, effort and not clear run over 1f out, switched left, ran on to lead final 50 yards
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, ran on same pace
held up and behind, pushed along and no impression final 2f
prominent on outside, hard ridden 2f out, soon no impression.
prominent, ridden and wandered right and left from 2f out, ran on same pace final furlong
held up and behind, no chance when not clear run well over 1f out, switched right to inside rail and no impression
This looks quite competitive, just as you would expect for a Derby trial, but it is doubtful any of these will make an impact at Epsom, come the big day. It is something of a surprise to see Magistretti turn out again so soon after his hard race in the Fielden Stakes at the Craven meeting last week. He along with Weavers Pride and Shield hold an entry for the big race, while Tacitus is in the 2000 Guineas. But preference is for Summerland, even though his stable have yet to hit top form. Another to hold an entry at Epsom, he probably had the best form of these as a two-year-old as he showed when just touched off at Saint-Cloud in a Group 1. Magistretti a fine looking colt, is passed over as he may find this coming to quick after Newmarket, while both Weavers Pride and Tacitus look to have something to prove. Mark Tompkins, who hit the target on Wednesday with Franklin Gardens, relies on Inch Again, who looks the sort to do better as a three-year-old, but he does have a lot to find with the best of these. Shield is open to improvement, but he will need to.
