A slender vote of confidence goes to Sonny Santino, who is expected to have benefited from his debut run and can get the better of Celeritas. However, this could hardly be a more tricky race to assess, as several high profile yards send out interesting newcomers. These include: Bronzed and Racer Forever, who represent John Gosden, while Marcus Tregoning is also dually represented by Sir Percy and Mulaqat. Although it is fair to say that each will improve for the run, it would be folly to ignore any support in the market and a careful eye should be focused on the activities in the betting ring before the off. Davidia also represents a yard that does well with it's juveniles and he too should be noted with an eye to the future. Celeritas improved form his debut in the Brocklesby to finish second to a well regarded type at Newmarket last month. He needs to find more improvement but looks to be going the right way and can pick up a small prize before too long. However, there was a lot to like about the debut run from Sonny Santino, who finished well behind a couple of smart types at York last week. The Bertolini colt pulled readily clear of the remainder of the field on that occasion and created a very favourable impression. That is the best piece of form to go on and Sonny Santino looks the logical choice for now.
Bronzed Bertolini colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Davidia (IRE) Barathea colt, half-brother to 2 winners between 6f & 1m.
Johnny The Fish 16-1 (8-11) Hung left most of way, chased leaders until weakened and behind final 2f, 8th of 10, 11l behind To Sender (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) frm.
La Via Ferrata (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Bumped start, outpaced towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 11l behind Twentyfirst Dansar (8-6) at Bath 5f 2yo clm (6) gd in Apr.
Mulaqat Singspiel colt out of winning miler Atamana.
Prince Tamino Mozart colt out of winning miler Premiere Dance.
Racer Forever (USA) Rahy colt, brother to 6f winner Oman Sea.
Sir Percy Mark of Esteem colt, full brother to middle-distance winners Love Token and Lady Karr.
Sonny Santino 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Marcus Andronicus (9-0) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) sft.
White Ladder (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 11, 29l behind Marcus Andronicus (9-0) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) sft.
Yasoodd Inchinor colt, half-brother to winning miler Gript.
Zabeel House Anabaa gelding, full brother to 6f winner Celestia.
Celeritas (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Led, headed halfway, every chance over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Puskas (8-11) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
