with leaders, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, one pace final furlong
with leaders, led over 2f out, ridden clear 1f out, ran on
chased leaders 1f, soon outpaced
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, stayed on final furlong to go 2nd close home
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, soon outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous
The newcomers Colorus and Collateral Damage will not have to be too special to win this, however we will take a chance with Papaspyros. John Quinn's colt has contested a couple of decent maidens and although running green has shown plenty of ability. He can put his experience to good use here and looks the safest option. Richard Fahey's Colorus is a son of Night Shift out of a Warning mare. The trip should be fine and if the market speaks in his favour take note. Collateral Damage is a 30,000 guineas son of Orpen. You would expect this one to need a little further, but if fit for his debut he could be involved in the finish. Stolen Glance is another debutante to keep on the right side, but on this occasion we will side with experience and select Papaspyros.
Collateral Damage (IRE) Orpen colt out of 6f winner Jay Gee.
Colorus (IRE) Night Shift colt out of a maiden racemare.
Desert Hunter (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 9l behind Final Verse (9-0) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
On The Side 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 7th of 10, 5l behind Secret Night (8-9) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Papaspyros (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 10, 11l behind Tabaret (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Martian Mystery Bluegrass Prince filly, half-sister to 3 winning sprinters.
Stolen Glance Mujahid filly, half-sister to 1m to 1m4f winner Dance To My Tune.
Dasheena 40-1 (8-11) Went right start, raced centre, soon chased leaders, came stand's side halfway, soon weakened, last of 13, 16l behind Musical High (8-11) at Leicester 6f 2yo fll mdn (4) gf in Jun.