with leader 1f out, in touch, ridden 2f out, kept one one pace final furlong
led 1f, chased leaders and keen, led again well over 2f out, headed and one pace inside final furlong
prominent early, restrained and held up in touch, stayed on one pace inside final furlong, never dangerous
held up in touch, not clear run just inside 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on strongly
held up, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
went right start and slowly into stride, soon with leader, ridden and weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
dwelt, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pushed along early, held up, headway on outside over 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not troubled winner
prominent, joined leader over 2f out, every chance 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led after 1f, ridden and headed well over 2f out, one pace final furlong
In a fascinating race, watch the betting market for clues but John Gosden's Neap Tide might just provide the answer. A well-bred son of Zafonic, the selection is one of a number of debutants from local or fairly local stables who can be given a chance based on breeding. These include Bukit Fraser, Frank Sonata, Freak Occurrence, Habanero. Named At Dinner, Thyolo and Top Seed. John Dunlop's Carmine Silk also catches the eye as a potential threat, and both of the only runners in the field to have had a race, Bailaora and Desert Dreamer - who raced over an inadequate six furlongs on his debut when fourth behind subsequent Royal Ascot winner Pearl Love, could also go well. In an open race, though, we'll stick with Neap Tide.
