close up, led over 3f out, kept on well, eased towards finish
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner final furlong, no impression
pushed along to chase leaders, weakened well over 1f out
led, headed over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
BADAYEL will be a warm order to finally get off the mark after his four second spots, three on Tapeta and one on Polytrack. He finished 13 lengths in front of Snow Space when Mark Johnston's well-connected son of Shamardal made his debut at Wolverhampton and though the latter can be expected to get closer he's unlikely to reverse the places. The selection's stable companion Ghost Buy has shown the occasional glimpse of ability though 0-15 tells its own story but Bluelion has a very speedy pedigree and makes a belated debut along with Whistling Sands.
Badayel (IRE) 13-8fav (9-2) Bit keen, chased leaders, 2nd on inside 2f out, ridden to lead and edged left over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Sherpa Trail (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Bluelion Sleeping Indian gelding out of Shirley's Pride.
Ghost Buy (FR) 12-1 (9-4) Outpaced in last pair, some late headway, never a threat, 7th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Englishman (9-5) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Snow Space (IRE) 11-4 (9-2) Chased leader, pushed along and lost 2nd 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 14 1/2l behind Sherpa Trail (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Whistling Sands Gregorian gelding out of Sea Whisper.