in touch, ridden when weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden when weakened over 1f out
towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
dwelt towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
in rear, ridden over 3f out, never a factor
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
keen close up, effort 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden when weakened over 1f out
dwelt held up, headway over 2f out, pushed along and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
Given the only horse with experience has shown nothing so far, punters are left guessing as to the ability of the newcomers. Jockey bookings point to Mannaro of Marco Botti's duo despite stablemate Alexanor being a half-brother to a Group 1 winner. Itsnowcato and Wrangler are related to winners, as are both of the geldings, Second Step and Rock Of Leon. The latter's stable companion Bourbon Prince is a half-brother to a Listed winner among others, but the speculative vote goes to the 150,000gns purchase TACTICAL STRIKE, especially if the betting speaks in his favour.
Alexanor (IRE) Pivotal colt out of Butterfly Cove.
Astrovirtue Virtual colt out of Astrolove.
Bourbon Prince Aqlaam gelding out of Good Enough.
Itsnowcato Notnowcato colt out of Blaenavon.
Mannaro (IRE) Manduro gelding out of Donoma.
Masterpaver 50-1 (9-5) Behind, driven over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 22l behind Montaly (9-5) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Rock Of Leon Rock Of Gibraltar gelding out of Leonica.
Second Step (IRE) Dalakhani gelding out of My Dark Rosaleen.
Sternrubin (GER) Authorized gelding out of Sworn Mum.
Stout Cortez Hernando colt out of Zooming.
Tactical Strike Pivotal colt out of Alvee.
Wrangler High Chaparral colt out of Tipsy Me.