chased leader, challenged from over 2f out, no impression and kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
dwelt, soon raced in 5th, pushed along from early straight, moderate 3rd and kept on same pace from 1f out
a little awkward leaving stalls, took keen hold towards rear, raced on outer into straight, no impression 2f out
soon led and clear, reduced lead after 3f, strongly pressed and joined 2f out, soon headed, dropped to moderate 5th and no extra 1f out
a little awkward leaving stalls, in rear, pushed along from early straight, switched left to outer from over 1f out where moderate 6th, flicked tail inside final furlong, kept on without threatening
soon raced in 3rd, travelling smoothly straight, pushed along to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden out inside final furlong, stayed on well
soon raced in 4th, under pressure from over 2f out, moderate 4th and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace
PHOTO CALL made a very promising start when runner-up to stablemate Lahinch Classics over 1m3f at Dundalk and the winner was then narrowly beaten in a Listed contest. It was a surprise to see David Wachman dropping her to a mile at Navan where she didn't quicken as expected but the runner-up from that race has scored twice since. She gets the nod dropping back even further in trip as none of the remaining trio with experience have a similar level of form. With her yard in outstanding form, Adroit looks a real threat on her belated debut as she's a daughter of Oasis Dream out of a mare who has produced winners with her first six foals. Both Affectionate Lady and Whipalong are bred for pace and the market may be the best guide to their chances.
