slow into stride, soon recovered, chased leaders over 4f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner
slow into stride, always in rear
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
led, headed over 3f out, ridden and stayed on same pace
chased leaders, ridden and led 2f out, clear 1f out, ridden out
chased leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and weakened halfway
slow into stride, outpaced
slow into stride, towards rear, not clear run and switched left 2f out, soon ridden, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one paced
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong never nearer
Point Calimere has solid claims on the pick of his two-year-old form but Charlie Egerton's gelding disappointed on his return at Lingfield and we would rather side with Primo Way, who gets the nod over Extremely Rare. The last mentioned has a fitness advantage over the selection having run second in a Catterick maiden last month but that looked a poor contest and the form may not amount to a great deal. Henry Candy's Ela Paparouna showed ability in three starts as a juvenile and warrants respect but was another to disappoint when last seen, although her odds on third behind Oasis Star may be better form than was thought at the time. Bond Shakira should appreciate the faster conditions today than on his reappearance and he is another to consider, along with Velocitas but the vote goes to Primo Way. The Barry Hills-trained colt showed progressive form as a juvenile and, provided that the son of Primo Dominie is fit enough, he looks to be the one that they all have to beat.
