led after 1f, swerved left approaching final furlong, ran on well
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, no impression
slowly away, detached in rear, completely tailed off
outpaced in mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ran on into 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders, driven halfway, weakened approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous
Both Azteca and Ruby Wonder went very close here on their latest starts and both look likely to pick up a contest of this nature in the not too distant future. Both handled this track well and respond to quick conditions but choosing between the pair is far from straightforward. The O'Meara horse is afforded slight preference but both may find DYLAN DE VEGA (NAP) too hot to handle. The Fahey inmate produced an excellent debut when running a well-touted Hannon juvenile close on his Nottingham debut, form which sets the standard. Karl Burke's two-year-olds have yet to hit full stride but it's early days and their Speed Dating is one to keep on the right side.
Dylan De Vega 14-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Temple Of Heaven (9-5) at Nottingham 5f stks (5) gf in Apr.
Geepower (IRE) Power colt out of Geesala.
King Lenox 66-1 (9-5) Dwelt towards rear, headway halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Ventura Rebel (9-5) at Thirsk 5f mdn stks (4) gf in Apr.
Scotch Corner (IRE) Elzaam colt out of Campbellite.
Speed Dating (FR) Outstrip colt out of Sign Your Name.
Azteca 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon held up in touch, chased winner over 1f out, ran on, not quite able to challenge, 2nd of 9, nk behind Iva Go (9-0) at Beverley 5f fll stks (5) gf in Apr.
Loolabelle Harbour Watch filly out of Hamloola.
Ruby Wonder 14-1 (9-0) Led or disputed lead, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Baileys In Bloom (9-0) at Beverley 5f fll stks (5) gf in Apr.
South Light (IRE) Elzaam filly out of Rien Ne Vas Plus.
Susie Javea Coach House filly out of Charlevoix.