chased leaders far side, ridden and chased winner over 1f out, kept on no impression
chased leader stand side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders stand side, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
in touch stand side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
behind stand side, never dangerous
chased leaders stand side, ridden over 1f out, kept on no chance with far side
chased leader far side, led overall 2f out, soon clear
chased leader stand side, led 4f out, kept on final 2f, no chance with winner far side
towards rear stand side, never dangerous
led far side, weakened over 1f out
always behind stand side
in touch stand side, stayed on final furlong, no impression
led stand side and keen, headed 4f out, quickly weakened 2f out
in touch stand side group, kept on final furlong, no impression
in touch stand side group, ridden over 2f out, no impression
Aragorn can lord it over Dabbers Ridge, with Soviet Times, Spanky's Ladder and Arnprior just a few to note in the market. The last three named all see the racecourse for the first time and could be anything, but Aragorn created a favourable impression when second to Showdance on his Cork debut last June for John Oxx. The son of Giant's Causeway looked far from ready that day as he played up at the start, but the ability is there and the move across to Newmarket is interesting. Dabbers Ridge has a fitness advantage after being caught in the slipstream of Museeb at Doncaster and appears a ready-made winner in maiden company. Soviet Times is related to plenty of winners, while Spanky's Ladder is a full-brother to useful miler Sound Blaster. Mark Johnston often introduces a decent sort here and so Arnprior is worth a mention, while Algharb is related to lots of sprinters. There could be plenty of winners to come out of this contest, and it is Aragorn who is the most interesting today.
Berties Connection 33-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 8l behind Mushajer at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (D3) pol in Mar.
Pre Eminance (IRE) 6-1 Close-up, effort 3f out, soon hard ridden and weakened 2f out, 6th of 13, 5l behind Capestar at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn (D) gf.
Public Eye Zafonic gelding, half-brother to winning miler Miss Zola.
Princess Perfect (IRE) 33-1 Led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 10l behind Fairlie at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll (D) gf in Jun '03.
Runaway Ruby Respect mare out of Chrislim VII.
Soul Provider (IRE) 25-1 Mid-division until weakened and lost place over 2f out, 12th of 14, 16l behind Sylva Royal at Lingfield 7f stk (H5) pol in Sept.
Algharb Mujahid colt, half-brother to several winning sprinters.
Aragorn (IRE) 2-1 Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden in 2nd soon after halfway, no impression and kept on same pace under pressure from over 1 1/2f out, 2nd of 4, 4 1/2l behind Showdance at Cork 6f 2yo mdn frm in Jun.
Dabbers Ridge (IRE) 9-2 Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Museeb at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn gd in Apr.
Ferrando Hernando gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Jaamid 5-1 Raced keenly, led to over 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 5, 22l behind Market Trend at Kempton 1m 1f 3yo stk gs in Apr.
Ross Moor 9-1 Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along halfway, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 10, 8l behind Oranmore Castle at Newmarket 6f 3yo mdn gf in Apr.
Spanky's Ladder (IRE) Zafonic colt, full brother to winning miler Sound Blaster; half-brother to winning sprinter Wave The Wand; dam won over 5f and 1.
Spectacular Dancer (IRE) 6-1 Held up in touch, 3rd and effort when ran wide entering straight, soon no extra, last of 4, 18l behind Perfect Memory at Naas 7f 2yo mdn gf in Aug.
Arnprior (USA) Royal Academy filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Madame Fatale (IRE) 50-1 Held up in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 13, 15l behind Kangrina at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn aut (E3) pol in Oct.
Soviet Times (IRE) Soviet Star filly, half-sister to several useful winners.
