in touch, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
dwelt, went left start, in rear, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden every chance 1f out, stayed on
led, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, weakened 1f out
close up, ridden every chance over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
dwelt, slow into stride, held up in rear, outpaced halfway, stayed on inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, headed no extra inside final furlong
dwelt, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
Leopard King can win this at the expense of Shamhoota and Ready For Spring. The selection is a well bred individual coming from a top yard. She has reportedly worked well at home on the Newmarket gallops so connections should be expecting a bold bid first time on the racecourse so any market moves should be noted. Shamhoota comes from the same yard and is well connected also. He is ridden by retained jockey Richard Hills and once again the market will speak. Ready For Spring comes from a yard that can ready them first time out but the breeding suggests that any rain that falls will not help his chances. So for the winner we return to Leopard King.
Curzon Prince (IRE) Mujadil colt, half-brother to 6f & 1m winner Nan's Rose.
Lap of Honour (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of 1m1f winner Kingsridge.
Leopard King (USA) Kingmambo colt, half-brother to the winning miler Pegasusbystorm.
Mighty Missouri (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Always outpaced towards rear, no impression, 6th of 7, 9l behind Magic Mountain (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Racing Times Danetime gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Il Castagno.
Ready For Spring (USA) More Than Ready colt, brother to winning miler Just As Ready, half-brother to 5f winner An Annika Moment.
Rudry Dragon (IRE) Princely Heir colt, half-brother to the Group 3 winner Jazz Princess.
Shamhoota (USA) Danzig colt out of 1m2f winner Lucky Rainbow.
