tracked leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace
with leader, ridden and every chance over 1f, not quicken inside final furlong
slow into stride and hampered start, outpaced
went left start, flashed tail, soon pushed along to chase leaders, ridden halfway, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, effort entering final furlong, soon led, stayed on
It's just possible there may be a flier amongst the newcomers but if not then ONE KOOL DUDE should open his account. Not as good as first thought, he's been showing fair pace in decent early-season company and should have too much speed for Blue Shoes, who looked in need of another furlong when staying on at Musselburgh. The speedily-bred Maria Anna may prove best of the remainder.
Excelette (IRE) Exceed And Excel filly out of Madam Ninette.
One Kool Dude 3-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase leading pair inside final furlong, always held, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Lilbourne Lad (9-3) at Doncaster 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Metal Dealer (IRE) Amadeus Wolf colt out of Trebbia.
Maria Anna (IRE) Amadeus Wolf filly out of Corryvreckan.
Blue Shoes (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, under pressure halfway, stayed on well inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Alejandro (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Chevanah (IRE) Chevalier filly out of Omanah.