made all, ridden over 1f out, kept up to work towards finish
slowly into stride, chased winner after 2f, ridden, every chance over 1f out, soon lost action, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up in rear, outpaced well over 1f out, shaken up, ran on final furlong to take 2nd towards finish
Cool Art was the subject of plenty of gossip before his debut nine days ago and, with that run under his belt, he is expected to be a lot sharper today. Shaweel and Yokozuna are interesting newcomers to note for signs of support, while Kings Troop is bred to get a bit further and looks a long term prospect. The selection was very well backed for his introduction at Newmarket but was found out by a combination of inexperience and a lack of race fitness. However, as he is by the enigmatic 'sire of the moment' One Cool Cat there are likely to be plenty of punters willing to give him another chance today. Jamie Spencer will again take the reins and the joint-champion jockey looks to have a solid chance of getting his meeting off to a flying start.
Cool Art (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon no impression, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Finjaan (9-3) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (2) gf.
Kings Troop Bertolini colt out of a moderate racemare.
Mymateeric 6-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, raced centre from well over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 10l behind Toby Tyler (9-0) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Olaudah Equiano Dubai Destination colt out of 5f & 1m1f winner Magongo.
Yokozuna Efisio colt, half-brother to 6f-1m winner Princess Ellen and jumper Rebel Rhythm.
Shaweel Dansili colt out of winning miler Cooden Beach.