led, hung left under pressure from well over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, chased leaders, driven halfway, soon beaten
pulled hard early, prominent, effort 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
slowly into stride, in touch, hung left under pressure over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always prominent, driven to lead inside final furlong, hung left, ran on
in touch, stayed on approaching final furlong, never able to challenge
chased leaders, driven halfway, kept on well closing stages
Probably best to tread carefully as all eight tackle the surface for the first time. HAATS OFF and Arthur's Spirit finished fifth and eighth respectively in the Brocklesby Stakes at Doncaster and there is no obvious reason for the placings to be reversed unless the latter is far better suited to conditions. Their experience will be important and the former gets the vote with Nicola Currie taking off a valuable 5lb. The market should sort out the newcomers but Majestic Appeal should go well for a yard with a fair record here. Mr Buttons is of obvious interest for the Fahey team, whilst David Evans usually unearths some early juveniles which brings North Korea into the equation.
Arthur's Spirit 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened and bumped over 1f out, 8th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Izzer (9-3) at Doncaster 5f stks (4) sft in Mar.
Brahma Kamal Equiano colt out of Midnight Flower.
Inosanto Charm Spirit colt out of Astromagick.
Majestic Appeal Heeraat colt out of Mimi Mouse.
Mr Buttons (IRE) Elzaam colt out of Clann Force.
Haats Off 66-1 (8-12) Led, headed 2f out, faded towards finish, 5th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Izzer (9-3) at Doncaster 5f stks (4) sft in Mar.
North Korea (IRE) Bungle Inthejungle filly out of Betty Fontaine.
Maggies Passion Sir Percy filly out of Shirocco Passion.