close-up, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong
close-up, led halfway ridden and headed approaching final furlong, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
keen, held up in touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, led approaching final furlong, edged left inside final furlong, ridden out
slowly into stride, held up, headway and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent until halfway
led, headed halfway, ridden and every cnance over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Not much form to go on and, as ever in this type of event, the market will provide further clues but Granato is preferred over Hatch of those to have raced previously while Growler is an interesting newcomer. Alec Stewart's charge was easy to back on his debut at Pontefract earlier in the month but shaped with an abundance of promise by chasing home a well regarded type and, with further improvement anticipated, sets a fair standard to the remainder. Hatch also showed plenty of ability on his debut in an above average maiden over seven furlongs here in late June but hasn't been seen since and may just need the outing. John Dunlop introduces Growler who makes plenty of appeal on breeding and, along with Richard Hannon's newcomer Cello, should be closely monitored for any significant support.
