dwelt, soon led, ridden 2 lengths clear over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
broke smartly, led early, tracked leader after 1f, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
close up, pushed along 3f out, ridden and stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
dwelt, keen close up, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost 3rd near finish
pressed leader when ran wide bend after 1f, tracked leaders until ran very wide bend into straight, virtually pulled up
BLACK ORANGE has the benefit of experience having finished third in a division of the Brocklesby at Doncaster 10 days ago. Blinkers are applied here and he can make the most of his guaranteed fitness. Crownthorpe makes some appeal on pedigree and has travelled down from North Yorkshire and his yard have started the new season strongly. Our Man In Havana is a half-brother to a 5f all-weather winner and cost €16,000, twice the purchase price of Tie Em Up Tel, the second foal of a fair placed sprinter with speed on both sides of the pedigree.
Black Orange 14-1 (9-3) Prominent, led halfway, pushed along and headed entering final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Requinto Dawn (9-3) at Doncaster 5f stks (4) gs in Apr.
Brian Ryan Finjaan colt out of Touching.
Corinthia Knight (IRE) Society Rock colt out of Victoria Lodge.
Crownthorpe Monsieur Bond colt out of Normandy Maid.
Our Man In Havana Havana Gold colt out of Auntie Kathryn.
Tie Em Up Tel (IRE) Sir Prancealot colt out of Cinarosa.
Swiss Psalm Swiss Spirit filly out of Athwaab.