slowly into stride, always behind
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, lost place when not much room on inside 4f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace no impression
mid-division, headway and in touch over 3f out, ridden when edged left 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never troubled leaders
with leaders, lost place 4f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out
mid-division on inside, chased leaders 2f out, driven and kept on same pace from over 1f out, no impression
mid-division on outside, headway and in touch over 3f out, ridden and outpaced when hung left inside final 2f, kept on same pace, never on terms
soon led, made rest, ridden over 1f out, drew clear final furlong, readily
led early, tracked winner to 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, chased winner 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, not pace of winner
slowly into stride, always behind
This is a drop in class for Danzigs Grandchild but he may have to settle for minor honours behind HIGHLIFE DANCER. Mick Channon's Imperial Dancer colt is bred to stay a mile and a half but there's enough speed in his pedigree to suggest that this trip will prove ideal at such an early stage in his career, with his dam related to an Ayr Gold Cup winning horse. That proved to be the case as he showed abundant speed on debut, before giving best to a pair of rivals with experience. He's landed the plot draw and the yard's runners are ticking over nicely, so everything looks in place for a big run. Stan Moore's Danzigs Grandchild stepped up massively on his debut when fifth in a warm race last time and, as this is easier, any improvement will see him go close with conditions ideal. Knox Overstreet has shown signs of ability but not to the extent that he's advertised his immaturity and we're inclined to keep an eye on him with regard to his future rather than select him to win this, Diamond Penny may prove to be a slow-burner so is opposable despite being related to plenty of winners whilst Sky Falcon was very green on debut and didn't show much, albeit in a race that has worked out. Degly Bo stayed on when his chance had gone at Lingfield and this expensive purchase will need to improve for switching to turf, Captain Sharpe was behind a subsequent Group Two winner on debut but in truth wasn't in the same league as that horse and Ocean Drift didn't show anything at Windsor despite attracting some support, suggesting he was fit enough to run well. Plenty of these need to improve enormously and while that's possible, we're keen to side with the one who showed most on debut and that horse is Highlife Dancer.
Arctic Reach 50-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, behind on outside, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 11l behind Da Ponte (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Bernie's Tune 80-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, switched left entering final furlong, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 8th of 14, 14l behind Royal Exchange (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Captain Sharpe 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, outpaced, always in rear, last of 11, 18l behind Approve (9-3) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Degly Bo (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Mid-division and off the pace, switched right to outside halfway, stayed on to well held 4th just over 1f out, 4th of 11, 13l behind Coeus (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jun.
Diamond Penny (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Went left start, off the pace in mid division, pushed along halfway, ridden in 5th and one pace final 2f, 5th of 13, 8l behind Deep South (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Jun.
Educated Son Diktat gelding out of Spring Sunrise.
Highlife Dancer 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt, slowly away, soon intouch in rear, good headway on inside to chase winner 3f out, led entering final 2f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, became unbalanced and lost 2nd post, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Whodathought (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf.
Knox Overstreet 50-1 (9-0) Went right start, steadied in rear but in touch, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, stayed on to go moderate 3rd, never troubled leaders, 3rd of 6, 12l behind Auld Burns (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Ocean Drift (USA) 15-2 (9-0) Dwelt badly, soon in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out, 8th of 12, 24l behind Dr Green (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Sky Falcon (USA) 9-2 (8-11) Dwelt, in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 13l behind Shoshoni Wind (8-12) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Danzigs Grandchild (USA) 100-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden just over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 14, 7l behind Cape Dollar (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Jun.
High Fallutin (IRE) Ad Valorem filly out of Top Brex.
