chased leaders, effort under pressure over 1f out, not quicken, weakened final furlong
led after 2f, stayed on well, driven out
behind, stayed on well from over 1f out, nearest finish
behind, headway 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, not reach winner
behind, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened
in touch, mid-division until halfway, weakened over 1f out
behind, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous
in touch to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway over 1f out, not pace to challenge, kept on same pace
led for 2f, chased winner until lost 2nd well inside final furlong
started slowly, outpaced in rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders to over 2f out, slightly outpaced, stayed on again final furlong, never dangerous
started slowly, always outpaced in rear
started slowly, always in rear
held up, no progress from 2f out, soon weakened
Very little form to go on but we will take Art Market in preference to Richterhoffen and Sprouston. Although tonight's draw could have been kinder - Art Market very much stamped himself as a future winner when finishing second to Layazaal at Newbury over six furlongs. He did not do too much wrong on that occasion and it will take a good debutante to overhaul him tonight. Richterhoffen is related to some speedy types in Europe. Richard Hannon's runners in Windsor maidens are always worth a look and the comment applies to this horse tonight. Sprouston is related to a number of juvenile winners and while his trainer is in good form; the breeding suggests that anything he achieves now should be viewed as a bonus. The draw of one is also offputting. Walter Swinburn has been slow to get his juveniles onto the racecourse. Celebration Song is a likeable type on breeding and has got an ideal draw of fifteen. The Alan Jarvis and Jamie Spencer combination have been in great form of late. Sharp Thrust is a relatively cheap buy and is another who will find this trip plenty sharp enough. Terry Mills has had a quiet time with his juveniles but the market is inspected with regard to the merits of Developer. Not too much in the way of information prior to an inspection of the betting but Art Market looked an above average of recruit and should take all the beating.
African Concerto (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders until weakened in final 2f, 9th of 14, 14l behind Layazaal (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Art Market (CAN) 5-2fav (8-11) Prominent, chased leader from 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Layazaal (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Broken Spur (FR) 25-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 25l behind Private Business (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Calypso King Agnes World colt out of a maiden racemare.
Celebration Song (IRE) Royal Applause colt out of a maiden racemare.
Developer (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of 7f winner Via Camp.
Richterhoffen (IRE) Mull of Kintyre colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f to 1m2f.
Sharp Thrust (IRE) Daggers Drawn colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Mikao.
