chased leader, quickened to lead 2f out, soon clear, pushed out final furlong, easily
started slowly, soon outpaced in last, never in contention, took modest 3rd towards finish
led, clear halfway, headed 2f out, soon lost 2nd, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, chased leaders, went 2nd inside final 2f, kept on, no chance with winner final furlong
RADIOHEAD ran with promise on his debut and is taken to land the opener at the expense of Boga and Ragsta. The selection finished second to High Spice on his debut at Newmarket and should benefit for the experience. He was not beaten far that day and although he was a beaten favourite he looks the form pick in what looks like an easier contest and for that reason he is difficult to oppose. Boga broke her maiden tag over course and distance earlier in the month. She was not discredited when finishing third of seven at Newcastle thereafter and once again warrants respect. Ragsta is a well bred filly that comes from a yard that have a good strike rate with their debutants so any market should be noted. This looks a race that will not take much winning and Radiohead should have little trouble in breaking his maiden tag.
Radiohead 6-4fav (9-3) Ran green throughout, soon detached in last, manouvred right and good headway halfway, chased winner over 1f out, tried to challenge entering final furlong, soon edged right, held when eased towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind High Spice (8-12) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (2) gf.
Trelawny Wells Pastoral Pursuits colt out of Kythia.
Ishipink Ishiguru filly out of Christmas Rose.
Ragsta (IRE) Key Of Luck filly out of Rag Top.
Boga (IRE) 13-2 (8-7) In touch, headway to challenge 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on until no extra near finish, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Jack My Boy (9-2) at Newcastle 6f 2yo nov stk (4) gf.
True Red (IRE) 11-4fav (8-6) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 4l behind Boga (8-6) at Bath 5f 2yo sll (6) gf.
