bumped and carried left start, soon pushed along to chase leading pair, shaken up 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
went left start, soon led on rail, in no danger final 2f, pushed out final furlong
soon pushed along in rear, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong but never any chance
soon pushed along, in rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous
chased winner, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
went badly left start, raced alone on far rail, hung left throughout, never on terms with main group, eased final furlong
Joe Caster sets the standard on what we have seen so far and whilst there may be a couple of jokers in the pack regarding the newcomers, we are happy to side with Joe Caster. The selection was a good second at Leicester recently on his debut when he bumped into a fair sort of Michael Bell's. He was well-fancied on that occasion and on this slightly better ground (hung as if he wasn't really enjoying the underfoot conditions), he should be capable of putting his experience to good use. Kyllorien can be expected to improve, however she may fare better against her own sex, so of more interest may be Robin The Till who's stable can ready a newcomer but their horses are not in as good form as right at the start of the season. Fault is speedily bred, but the stable's youngsters usually improve for the run, whilst Imperial Guest is a half-brother to the less-than-spectacular Priceless Speedfit. Doc Jones has claims, especially as his stable have been having plenty of success with their juveniles. An open contest, where the betting will help, however it is Joe Caster who receives the vote.
Doc Jones (IRE) Docksider gelding, half-brother to Vallora, a multiple 1m2f-1m4f winner in Italy.
Fault Bahamian Bounty colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Flaviatore and 7f winner River Royale.
Imperial Guest Imperial Dancer colt out of winning miler Princess Speedfit.
Inside Knowledge (USA) Mizzen Mast colt out of 6f & 1m winner Kithira.
Love You Louis Mark of Esteem colt out of winning sprinter Maddie's A Jem.
Robin The Till Bold Edge colt out of winning sprinter My Dancer.
Joe Caster 85-40fav (9-3) In touch, ridden and hung right over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd post, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Art Connoisseur (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft in Apr.
Kyllorien 10-3 (9-0) Went right start, slowly into stride, recovered to chase leaders, weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 11l behind Aspen Darlin (9-0) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Apr.
