prominent, headway 4f out, took 2nd 2f out, led well over 1f out, pushed out comfortably
held up in touch, challenged 3f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on, no chance with winner
chased leader, ridden and one-paced final furlong
led until headed 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, eased when beaten
prominent, outpaced and ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden 5f out, weakened 3f out
Astle (IRE) Tried on the two other AW surfaces and not disgraced on either occasion; likely to find one or two too good today.
Avery Ring AW debut; not overawed in some decent maidens last season; recent absence a worry but would not need to be too special to take a hand in this.
Media Buyer (USA) Possibilities on form from last season but whether he takes to this surface and the drop in trip remains to be seen.
Plough Boy Unfancied and well beaten in only two starts so far; best left alone.
Squirrel Nutkin (IRE) Should have lost his maiden tag here over course and distance nine days ago but edged left inside the final furlong; should make amends today if he has learnt from that experience.
Kaloushka (IRE) Nothing to recommend on breeding; market worth a look.
