chased leaders out wide, went 2nd over 1f out, soon ridden, pushed along and stayed on same pace inside final furlong, no chance with winner
carried left start, then raced keenly in rear, pushed along and outpaced halfway, never a factor
went left start, held up in last pair, pushed along early, outpaced halfway, some headway out wide under pressure over 1f out, 4th and no impression final furlong
went left start, chased winner, pushed along lost 2nd over 1f out, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong
quickly away and went to rail, made all, clear when shaken up over 1f out, ran on well, unchallenged (hand timed)
chased leaders on rail, pushed along halfway, weakened inside final 2f
With no form to asses the market may prove useful, although all seven represent yards capable of readying one first time. None of these were particularly cheap and this could prove a useful juvenile contest, in which Richard Hannon unveils a couple. Sean Levey partners Uncle and the son of Harry Angel makes more appeal on paper than Optiva Star. Captain Wierzba was a 280,000 guineas yearling and it's no surprise to see him start over this trip as he'll need further in time. However, EXPERT AGENT is related to performers who were at their best over six and seven furlongs and gets the nod in the hope he'll follow suit. The other three are all respected in a tough race to call.
Captain Wierzba Night Of Thunder colt out of Return Ace.
Erosion Risk (IRE) Dandy Man colt out of Kadesh.
Expert Agent Expert Eye colt out of Oeuvre D'art.
Optiva Star (IRE) U S Navy Flag colt out of Leaf.
Paddy's Day (IRE) Starspangledbanner colt out of Elusive Gold.
Saracen Head Showcasing colt out of Maelia.
Uncle Harry Angel colt out of Heliograph.