chased leaders, driven and outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression
raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, one pace final furlong, no impression
led, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up in touch, headway 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, soon edged left and ridden, stayed on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
pressed leader, lost place over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
slowly into stride, behind, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression final furlong
held up in touch, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden and hard pressed, hung left under pressure well inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish
With the Coventry form having taken a few knocks Galtymore Lad is taken on here in favour of AULD BURNS, with Toolain and Deep South considered threats. Our pick impressed when landing a gamble on his debut at Salisbury, showing a professional manner in despatching Waiter's Dream. That horse has since gone on to score comfortably, giving the form a strong look, and the way the pair pulled clear of the field adds to that feeling. With improvement to come and conditions here seemingly ideal, he might just prove too good for Toolain. Michael Jarvis' inmate unseated Frankie Dettori when set to make an impressive winning debut at Sandown but gained quick compensation at Wolverhampton last time without being asked a serious question. Just how good he could be only time will tell but the bare form of that success leaves him with a bit to find. Similar comments apply to Deep South, who readily obliged at Kempton on his first outing. On a line through the third horse he's closely matched with Auld Burns but he has to prove himself as effective on turf. Galtymore Lad has progressed well from a modest start but several horses who finished ahead of him in the Coventry have been beaten since so he may find a few progressing past him, perhaps including Drawing Board who went down fighting last time and should stay this trip with little fuss. He's very closely matched with Premier Clarets on these terms but both may find Auld Burns too good today.
Auld Burns 11-8fav (9-0) Dwelt, soon tracking leader, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun beating Waiter's Dream (9-0) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Deep South 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leading pair and always going well, went 2nd 3f out, upsides 2f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Jun beating U A E Storm (9-3) by 4l, 13 ran.
Drawing Board 4-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and edged right from over 1f out, joined inside final furlong, ran on, headed final strides, 2nd of 6, nk behind Premier Clarets (8-10) at Pontefract 6f 2yo stks (2) gf in Jun.
Galtymore Lad 20-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 9l behind Strong Suit (9-1) at Royal Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Jun.
Planet Waves (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Dwelt, took keen hold, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 6l behind Premier Clarets (8-10) at Pontefract 6f 2yo stks (2) gf in Jun.
Premier Clarets (IRE) 10-11fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, closed on leader over 1f out, ridden to join leader inside final furlong, asserted final strides, won at Pontefract 6f 2yo stks (2) gf in Jun beating Drawing Board (8-12) by nk, 6 ran.
Sonoran Sands (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders 4f, 5th of 8, 12l behind Al Aasifh (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Toolain (IRE) 2-5fav (9-3) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd over 2f out, led on bit approaching final furlong, eased towards finish, cosily, won at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jun beating Askaud (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
