behind, headway well over 1f out, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon one apce
made all, clear 4f out, ran on strongly, easily
in touch, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, not quicken
slowly into stride, soon in touch, headway 4f out, chased winner and ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division until ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, one pace
mid-division, driven over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
behind, some late headway, never dangerous
An uninspiring contest from a betting viewpoint with so many backward and lightly raced types in opposition so stakes should be kept to a minimum. Lion Hunter has shown a fair level of ability but has been costly to follow having been a beaten favourite including twice at odds-on during his four-race career and has something to prove following a near four-month absence. Rajasthan is also returning from a break and faces a stiffer task compared to his placed effort on the all-weather last time. Newcomer Cap Horn is a full brother to former stablemate and Cambridgeshire hero Cap Juluca and wouldn't need to be anything out of the ordinary to figure but the TEAMtalk vote goes to Heronetta. John Gosden's yard continues in fine fettle and this filly, who handles the forecast good to firm going, has a sound chance on her third behind a useful yardstick in a similar heat over this trip at Chepstow in July.
