chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up on outer, one pace, no impression final 2f
took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden, every chance from over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
raced on rail with leaders, hard driven final 2f, stayed on gamely under pressure to lead final 75 yards
slowly into stride, held up, always in rear
in touch on rail, ridden, hung right from 2f out, 4th, no impression on leading trio, when eased final 50 yards
held up in rear, pushed along, no progress final 2f
dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
slight lead, hard ridden final 2f, kept on well under pressure, headed final 75 yards
The market will prove useful but GYR, Magaling, Run For The Hills and Frognal should be among the leading players with preference for the first named. John Dunlop's well-bred son of Pivotal made a pleasing debut over this course and distance and his experience of this track certainly won't harm his cause. A half-brother to Invincible Spirit, he looked sure to derive plenty of benefit from that experience and may be able to put it to good use here. Frognal should be all the better for his run in a Sandown maiden, Run For The Hills shaped nicely in a decent-looking heat at Newmarket and Magaling is sure to have plenty of supporters following his narrow defeat to subsequent nursery winner Khor Dubai. He's one of a handful in this race with big-race entries for later in the year and is clearly well regarded. Run For The Hills and Seek 'N Destroy are others with big targets over the coming months but Gyr may be able to come out on top today.
Al Mukaala (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Dwelt and soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind dhtrs Oriental Rose (8-6) & Fol Liam (8-11) at Doncaster 6f nov stk (4) gd.
Ben's Dream (IRE) Kyllachy colt, half-brother to 6f winner Jopau and 7f-1m winner Fongtastic.
Count Paris (USA) Pivotal colt, half-brother to 1m and 1m1f winner True Cause.
Desert Fever Dubai Destination colt, half-brother to numerous winners including the useful Hawksley Hill.
Frognal (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up, headway halfway, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, edged right and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Ginobili (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Gyr (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Broke well, soon restrained, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Sohcahtoa (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Lethal Glaze (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt, behind most of way, last of 13, 11l behind Patrician's Glory (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Magaling (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner 1f out, ran on towards finish, 2nd of 12, hd behind Khor Dubai (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Pocket's Pick (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, not clear run 1f out, always towards rear, 17th of 23, 6l behind Jargelle (8-6) at Newbury 5f 2yo aut (2) gd.
Rocoppelia (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Tartan Turban (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Run For The Hills 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, effort approaching final furlong, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Rileyskeepingfaith (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Seek N' Destroy (IRE) Exceed And Excel colt out of Very Nice.
Importer (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Awkward start, soon in touch, pushed along halfway, plugged on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 8l behind Deposer (9-1) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
