in touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace
in touch, carried left 4f out, ridden 3f out to chase leaders, weakened approaching 1f out
chased leaders, edged left 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching 2f out
slowly into stride, always towards the rear
with leader, led 3f out, ridden approachiing 2f out, kept on
mid-division, ridden 4f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 4f out, stayed on and edged left approaching 1f out, chased winner final furlong but held
slowly into stride and always outpaced
soon led, headed 3f out, weakening when hampered approaching final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
tracked leaders, switched left and weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, hampered 4f out and soon lost pace
in rear, stayed on well from over 1f out, nearest at finish
slowly into stride, in the rear when hampered over 1f out, soon eased
Richard Hannon's string have been firing on all cylinders over the last few weeks and, with that in mind, it is hard to ignore the claims of Richerhoffen, who caught the eye in defeat on his debut and is expected to show even more this time around. True Dream and Bridal Path are others to consider, while Cloud Atlas is also worth a mention, as he shaped up encouragingly when he was introduced at Folkestone last week. The Sylvester Kirk-trained colt missed the break on that occasion, so did well to finish as strongly as he did. He looks sure to be wiser this time and is one to monitor carefully in the betting. Similar comments apply to Bridal Path, who steps up to a more appropriate trip this evening. She qualifies for a handicap after this and is one to keep tabs on when her trainer sets her next few targets. True Dream is an interesting newcomer that hails from a yard that have done very well with their juveniles this term. He is related to several winners at this trip and he can also be placed to good effect when he has gained in experience. However, Richerhoffen edges the vote for now. The son of Mull Of Kintyre looked the real deal in the paddock before his debut and ran with plenty of promise. The extra furlong will be very much in his favour and an improved display is anticipated here.
Dawn Assault (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 18th of 20, 14l behind Gin Jockey (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (3) gd.
Peter Island (FR) Dansili colt, half-brother to winners between 1m & 1m3f.
Richterhoffen (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) In touch, headway over 1f out, not pace to challenge, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 2l behind Art Market (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
True Dream Mark of Esteem colt, brother to 7f winner Crystal Star.
Bridal Path 11-8fav (8-9) Always prominent, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Campbeltown (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Daedal 20-1 (8-9) Dwelt, driven along to go prominent after 1f, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Confidential Lady (8-9) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) frm in Jun.
Ravish Efisio filly, half-sister to 2 winners between 5f & 7f.
Cloud Atlas (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, effort and headway 3f out, not clear run approaching final furlong, not recover, 6th of 10, 11l behind Under My Thumb (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
