led, headed 4f out, remained prominent, ridden and one pace final 2f
held up in touch, never dangerous
dwelt, held up towards rear, switched right approaching 1f out, ran on to take 2nd near finish
slowly into stride, always behind
prominent, led over 2f out, pushed clear 1f out, comfortable
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on close home nearerst finish
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
headway on outside over 3f out, chased winner 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
Two very interesting newcomers here in King Of Diamonds and Mr Hullabalou, but Presto Shinko has solid form and is taken to oblige. Richard Hannon's colt improved with each run last autumn, culminating in a close third behind Momtic at Windsor, Michael Stoute's Sion Hill was just ahead on that occasion so the form looks quite strong and if handling the Polytrack he will be difficult to beat. King Of Diamonds is a well bred son of Mtoto who hails from a yard that is in great form on the all-weather, and should be noted for any market moves, as should Mr Hullabalou who is bred to appreciate this six furlongs. Of the others with form Torquemada has shown enough in two turf maidens to warrant respect here. In a race where the betting should prove an invaluable guide, we will give the verdict to Presto Shinko.
