with leader, led over 2f out, in command over 1f out, ridden out
chased leading pair, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression and lost 2nd towards finish
soon slight lead, headed over 2f out, beaten over 1f out
chased leading pair, pushed along 3f out, stayed on final furlong to take 2nd towards finish
Dowlleh is proving to be consistent and appears to have been found a good opportunity to break his maiden; he has the most to fear from Mister Lucky and Quiddity. The John Dunlop-trained Grand Heights has a likeable pedigree but already appears to be in need of a touch further; so will be more interesting when he faces a stiffer test of his stamina. Quiddity was well held by the selection when they met on the All Weather just over a month ago and needs to have improved greatly in the intervening period. Her yard have been in great form though, so a market move for this daughter of Diesis will be noteworthy. Mister Lucky has a small prize within him and can be placed to good effect in nursery handicaps. Nevertheless, the fitting of headgear is a sign that he may not be the most straightforward of characters and, as he also has a bit to find with the selection, he needs everything to go his way this afternoon. Therefore, sticking with the proven form of Dowlleh can pay the best dividend and looks the most logical route to follow in the opener.
Dowlleh 2-1 (9-3) Chased winner, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Doctor Brown (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Grand Heights (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Held up, staying on steadily when hampered inside final furlong, 9th of 16, 7l behind Kilburn (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn (2) gf.
Mister Lucky (FR) 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 4th of 8, 11l behind Doctor Brown (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Quiddity (IRE) 6-1 (8-3) In touch, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Ponty Rossa (8-10) at W'hampton 6f nov stk (4) pol in Jul.
