in touch, ridden 4f out, lost place over 2f out, well beaten from over 1f out
chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, quickened well, edged left inside final furlong, comfortably
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 3rd towards finish
pressed leader, lost 2nd from 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong
towards rear, headway on outside 5f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression on leaders from over 1f out
steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression, stayed on
in touch, steadied over 7f out, lost place over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out
behind, ridden over 2f out, never in contention
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
This Group 3 Classic Trial usually run at Sandown switches to the all-weather and John Gosden has won it four times in the last 10 years. He’s represented by Hypothetical, who won easily at Chelmsford on his debut, while the Godolphin colt Bright Melody made a winning start over today’s trip at the same track. Max Vega landed the Group 3 Zetland Stakes at Newmarket in October and has strong claims but a chance is taken on BORN WITH PRIDE. She started at a big price in a Listed event at Newmarket on her debut in November but beat the Ballydoyle favourite a neck with a horse rated 105 back in third and William Haggas’ Oaks entry looks a smart filly in the making on that evidence. Highland Chief, Berlin Tango and Night Colours showed ability in Pattern company last year and make most appeal of the remainder.
Night Colours (IRE) (8-11) won at San Siro 1m Grp 2 (1) gd in Oct beating Rose Secret (8-11) by nk, 10 ran.
Berlin Tango 15-8 (9-5) Prominent on outside, driven 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong, always held, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Chares (9-5) at Kempton 1m stks (2) pol in Mar.
Bright Melody (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up, closer halfway, chased leaders in 3rd over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, stayed on well, won at Chelmsford City 1m 2f stks (5) pol in Jan beating Arabian Moon (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Hypothetical (IRE) 7-4 (9-5) Dwelt close up in rear, headway on inner over 1f out, led entering final furlong, soon edged right, ran on, won at Chelmsford City 1m stks (3) pol in Dec beating London Arch (9-5) by 5l, 6 ran.
Max Vega (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Close up, headway to lead entering final 2f, edged left approaching final furlong, ran on strongly(hand time), won at Newmarket 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Oct beating Miss Yoda (8-13) by 3l, 8 ran.
Pyledriver 8-1 (9-0) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 21l behind Royal Dornoch (9-0) at Newmarket 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Tom Collins 14-1 (9-0) In touch, weakened and eased over 2f out, last of 11, 27l behind Kenzai Warrior (9-0) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 stks (1) hvy in Nov.
Born With Pride (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Made all, pushed along and stayed on strongly final furlong, unchallenged, won at Newmarket 1m lst fll stks (1) hvy in Nov beating Peaceful (9-0) by nk, 7 ran.
Chamade 25-1 (9-0) Made all centre, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on, won at Newmarket 7f fll stks (4) sft in Oct beating Mostly (9-0) by 1/2l, 20 ran.
Highland Chief (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Slow into stride, towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 7, 13l behind Royal Dornoch (9-0) at Newmarket 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Yes My Boy (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, led inside final 3f, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, won at Newcastle 1m stks (5) pol in Feb beating Cemhaan (8-9) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
