prominent until shaken up and stayed on same pace approaching final furlong
always prominent, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance with winner
dwelt, behind, ran on final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened quickly under pressure
held up and behind, ridden and no headway final 2f
mid-division, ridden and outpaced approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced
tracked leader, led well over 1f out, quickened clear, impressive
led, headed well over 1f out, weakened quickly
dwelt, soon mid-division, ran green 2f out, no danger soon after
dwelt, held up and behind, shaken up 2f out, never dangerous
Some choicely-bred types in opposition but Trade Fair sets a fair standard and is the TEAMtalk selection to confirm the promise of his debut effort last month. Roger Charlton's charge finished an honourable third behind subsequent Champagne Stakes hero Almushahar and, with the form also franked by the runner-up, it will be surprising if this well regarded son of Zafonic cannot prevail. Texas Hill makes plenty of appeal on breeding being from the same family as Royal Hunt Cup winner True Panache and should be noted in the market but, along with fellow newcomer Moarban, he lacks a big race entry while Snow's Ride has place claims after an encouraging debut effort.
