in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, behind, shaken up and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on well
chased leader, ridden to chase winner final furlong, no impression, lost 2nd near finish
slowly into stride, always behind
led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened
slowly into stride, soon well outpaced in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong to take 2nd near finish
slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, no chance when collapsed and unseated rider inside final 2f
From a shortlist that contains Catbang, Pantomime Prince, Royal Envoy, Tommy Toogood and Royal Reservation, in an interesting opener, we will side with Catbang. Catbang is interesting not just because of his name but also because he is by Zafonic from the same family as Law Society. A good market vibe would be interesting. Pantomime Prince showed promise when second on his Goodwood debut and can improve again, while Blue Aura needs to improve on his debut run to feature. Capistrano is one to watch in the betting, but Royal Envoy, who is nicely bred and cost 110,000 guineas, looks a better option from the same Barry Hills yard and is respected. Hills also runs two others, the most interesting of which would appear to be the 240,000 euros son of Danehill, Tommy Toogood. Royal Reservation is another to have interesting breeding, while money for the locally-trained Antigoni could also be interesting. Finally, Dancing On looks the better of the Gerard Butler pair and makes some appeal. Overall, though, if the market gives it the thumbs up, we will stick with Catbang.
Capistrano Efisio colt, full brother to 1m2f winner Gustavo.
Catbang (IRE) Zafonic colt out of winning miler Silky Dawn.
Pantomime Prince 4-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on close home, nearest finish, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Nudrah (8-9) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Royal Envoy (IRE) Royal Applause colt out of an unraced half-sister to top-class miler Distant Music.
Royal Reservation Royal Applause colt out of an unraced mare.
South Cape Cape Cross colt out of 7f winner Aunt Ruby.
Starlight Gazer Observatory colt, half-brother to 1m4f winner Montecito.
Tommy Toogood (IRE) Danehill colt out of 1m1f winner On The Nile.
Young Bertie 50-1 (9-0) Dwelt, went left start, ran green, always behind, 7th of 12, 13l behind Envision (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Antigoni (IRE) Grand Lodge filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Beauchamp Utopia Compton Admiral filly out of an unraced mare.
Dancing On Pivotal filly, sister to 5f 2yo winner Dance Away and out of a mare who won as a 2yo.
Blue Aura (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Chased leaders until weakened inside final 2f, 8th of 12, 14l behind Envision (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Silver Chariot Silver Patriarch colt out of an unraced mare.
