tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, one pace and no impression inside final furlong
slowly away, behind, tailed off over 1f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 4f out, no impression after
mid-division, ridden and outpaced halfway
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
dwelt, behind and outpaced, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, no impression
In the opener, we will shortlist Black Charmer, Carmenero, Manouche, Urban Tiger, Wee Charlie Castle and Expensive and select Black Charmer. Black Charmer showed plenty of promise when second to Saville Road on his debut eight days ago, a run that makes him a major player today. Carmenero does not lack for experience and his form is pretty good, particularly his second to Sir Xaar two runs ago, so he warrants respect. The well-bred John Dunlop newcomer, Manouche, is another to pay heed to, while Ulla Pendragon, Mister Fizzbomb, Alan King's 27,000 guineas purchase Urban Tiger, Mick Channon's 30,000 guineas son of Sinndar, Wee Charlie Castle and Chris Wall's 40,000 guineas purchase, Expensive, are ones to give some though to. However, for the winner, unless the betting tells a different story, we will side with Black Charmer.
