chased leader, led well over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, ran on well
led, headed well over 1f out, no chance with winner, weakened and lost 2nd inside final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced, some late headway, never on terms
steadied strart, took keen hold, hung right throughout, towards rear, hung badly right on bend halfway, kept on inside final furlong, no danger
chased leaders, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
SAMBA NIGHT stepped up on his debut effort to finish second over 6f at Ayr last month. He tried making all on that occasion and can go one better back over the minimum trip today. Knocker Knowles showed his inexperience at Ffos Las on his first start, but will know more today and is preferred to Deduction, who also drops back in distance. Zafonic Star is related to a juvenile winner and the 47,000gns filly Surrey Spirit is another newcomer to note.
Knocker Knowles (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Went left start, tracked winner until weakened last 150 yards, 3rd of 5, 8l behind Gabrial The King (9-3) at Ffos Las 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Samba Night (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Cafe Express (8-12) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Zafonic Star Cockney Rebel gelding out of Enthralled.
Deduction (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 12l behind Dreamwriter (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo stks (4) gd.
Fantastic Smartie Fantastic Spain filly out of Smart Cassie.
La Sonadora Proclamation filly out of Evening Falls.
Surrey Spirit Invincible Spirit filly out of Anse Victorin.
Breeze On Bye Monsieur Bond gelding out of Breezy Louise.