tracked leader, shaken up to lead well over 1f out, soon clear, comfortable
led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
close up, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner
Shamhoota is an obvious selection to beat Silver Bolt and Show Trial in a race that has cut up badly. This really is a poor turnout, with just three standing their ground, and the prize should be safely in the grasp of Shamhoota who was sent off as favourite on his debut at Newmarket recently. The son of Danzig, who cost $400,000 and holds an entry in the Middle Park, just basically ran out of steam in the closing stages, finishing third in the end, and is dropped back in trip here, which looks a wise move by Sir Michael Stoute. He will know more about the game this time, and is hard to oppose. Mick Channon's runner Show Trial has shown very little in two starts to date, while Silver Bolt is related to a winner over fences, and who knows, may be going that route himself one day. All in all, this has the appearance of a one-horse race, with Shamhoota the one to be on at very shorts odds unfortunately.
Shamhoota (USA) 11-4fav (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, headed when no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Ready For Spring (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Silver Bolt (IRE) Night Shift colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Show Trial (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) In touch on wide outside, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 14l behind Sacre Coeur (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll (2) gf.
