chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
chased leader, led 3f out, shaken up and clear 2f out easily
behind, headway under pressure over 2f out, never near leaders
in touch, driven to challenge 2f out, stayed on same pace
close up, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong
always behind
pulled hard, prominent on outer, stayed on same pace final 2f
chased leaders on inner until weakened entering final 2f
outpaced and always rear
led to 3f out, stayed chasing winner but no chance, kept on to clear 2nd
Hunter's Valley ran as though in need of his return to the track this year but, for us, looks to have the best overall form in a race that lacks strength in depth so he gets the vote over Called Up and, possibly Tromp and Camberwell. The selection is quite nicely bred and showed a lot of promise at two, not least when second to Danclare at Kempton. As we say, this race seems to lack strength so a return to somewhere near that level of form would give him a very good chance. Called Up has suggested in each of his runs so far that today's trip might suit him, while Camberwell is one to look out for in the betting. Iltravitore was disappointing on his debut, where he finished just behind Pure Imagination, but Denis Coakley paid 52,000 guineas for Tromp, so the market should be watched with a deal of interest with regard to his chances. Overall, though, the choice is Hunter's Valley.
