tracked leaders, headway after 6th, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, headway 6th, switched right 3 out, ridden to chase winner 2 out, no extra flat
in touch, ridden and lost place after 4th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
led to 2nd, stayed on prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened quickly
in touch, headway to lead 4th, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway 5th, effort 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, headway 6th, soon ridden, 3rd when pecked 2 out, stayed on flat
held up in rear, headway 6th, led 3 out, driven out
in touch, lost place after 3rd, soon behind
always towards rear
led 2nd to 4th, weakened after 5th
keen hold, always behind, tailed off and pulled up before last
The market should give the best guide to the chances of Nicky Henderson's French import, Caracciola, who returns to the racecourse after a long absence. The Teamtalk selection for the opener is Derivative. Venetia Williams' charge was rated 105 on the flat in Ireland and posted a decent second to Lord Joshua last term on soft ground. Carlingbrook has already had two runs around here and has shown little so far. British flat converts, Silk St John and Bolshoi Ballet will also need to improve on previous efforts in order to stake a claim in this grade. Of the remainder, Florida Rain (who drops in class today) and Danton potentially look most open to improvement.
