started slowly, soon in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, hard pressed when headed inside final furlong
with leader to 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on
held up, headway over 1f out and soon presssed leader, led well inside final furlong, all out
always in rear, outpaced halfway, never a factor
tracked leaders, led briefly 2f out, soon headed, one pace from over 1f out, lost 3rd towards finish
started slowly, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden 3f out, outpaced over 2f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, kept on one pace
behind, outpaced from halfway, soon beaten, collapsed after post
This is not an easy race to fully assess, with Genki being nominated ahead of Vesuvio and Vitznau. Genki made late headway after running green on his debut and a good run is not ruled out today. The Barry Hills-trained Vesuvio, who is bred to appreciate the going, could be interesting on his debut, while Vitznau has earned a rating the low 70s for his efforts which might be good enough to see him get involved. With Frankie Dettori booked, Dressed To Dance is a potential improver, while Katie Kingfisher and Miss Hoolie are newcomers that attract some interest. The market might provide you with better clues than we can but, without that, we will side with Genki.
Genki (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, ran very green in rear, came wide into straight, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Swift Cut (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
Vesuvio Efisio colt, full brother to 3 winners between 7f & 1m3f.
Vitznau (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden when hampered on rail just inside final furlong, one pace after, lost 3rd final strides, 4th of 11, 3l behind Oldjoesaid (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Dressed To Dance (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 10, 17l behind Navajo Squaw (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft.
Katie Kingfisher Fraam filly, half-sister to winners up to 1m2f.
Miss Hoolie Danehill Dancer filly, half-sister to 7f winner Catbang.
Show Trial (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Swift Cut (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
So Shy (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 10, 6l behind Bridge It Jo (9-0) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
