pressed leader, led 12f out, headed 11f out, led over 4f out, clear over 1f out, ran on well
led until 12f out, led 11f out, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in last, headway over 3f out, 3rd and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, improved on outside over 3f out, edged left and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on
Sea Village was disappointing at Hereford and IMPERIAL MERLIN, a half-brother to Secret Investor, undoubtedly sets the standard on his debut second at Wetherby, though it would be no surprise to see Donald McCain’s newcomer Islebriand make a race of it even though he was a cheap purchase. Costing €68,000, Can'tsmilewithoutu may be a better long-term prospect.
Imperial Merlin (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Held up in mid-division, headway 8f out, went 2nd and edged left over 1f out, no impression on winner, stayed on, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Chasing Fire (11-3) at Wetherby 2m (5) gs in Mar.
Och One More Gin (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Held up in last, raced freely, pushed along and lost touch under 5f out, 11th of 12, dist behind Rocky Hill (11-1) at Kelso 2m (4) gs in Apr.
Islebriand (FR) On Est Bien gelding out of Bloane.
Tommy's Fortune (IRE) Soldier Of Fortune gelding out of Jessies Delight.
Can'tsmilewithoutu (IRE) Shantou gelding out of Maggies Oscar.
Sea Village (IRE) 4-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, lost place after 3f, struggling 6f out, well held after, kept on from over 1f out, 6th of 10, 24 1/4l behind Donaire (11-4) at Hereford 2m (4) gs in Feb.
