raced wide, soon tracking leaders, driven on outside 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride and always behind
always in rear, ridden 7f out, tailed off
led early, settled tracking leaders, went 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out, in command when edged left towards finish
soon led, pushed along 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon edged left, not much room and lost 2nd towards finish
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, ridden and stayed on one pace final 2f
in touch, pushed along 3f out, no headway final 2f
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
tracked leader after 2f until 2f out, soon edged left, weakened over 1f out
A tricky opening contest can go to Dawn Sky, who has gone close in each of his four previous outings and deserves a change of fortune; Yossi is an obvious threat, while the well-bred newcomer Propaganda is one to keep tabs on as she gains in experience. Aquamarine Beauty also makes appeal on breeding but is likely to need the outing. So, despite representing a top yard, she is probably best watched. Propaganda is related to several winners and, as Luca Cumani is never one to rush with preparations, it would not be the end of the world if this daughter of Sadler's Wells were to find a few too good on this occasion. She was an expensive purchase, though. And a solid market move would be dangerous to ignore. Yossi has plenty of experience and has been mainly consistent. However, his limitations are beginning to show and he is not one to be jumping overboard with at this stage of his development. A mark of 80 looks high for what he has achieved, so it is no surprise to see him back in maiden company. In truth, Dawn Sky also looks harshly treated on his current mark, but he has a likeable attitude and, assuming the handicapper has done his job to the letter, Michael Jarvis' charge just edges the vote.
Dawn Sky 2-7fav (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden to join winner over 1f out, led briefly 50 yards out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 6, shd behind Iceman George (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f mdn stk (5) sft.
Two Timer (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, took fierce hold, headway to lead over 6f out, headed over 2f out, weakened and hung left, 10th of 12, 8l behind Horseford Hill (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Yossi (IRE) 5-2 (8-13) Headway to chase leaders over 5f out, challenged on bit over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hard ridden, caught post, 2nd of 11, shd behind Rhaam (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd.
Aquamarine Beauty (FR) Daliapour filly, half-sister to winning jumper Dix Villez and winning bumper Val du Ciron.
Just Julie (USA) 10-1 (8-8) Led, joined over 5f out, headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 8, 15l behind Speed Gifted (8-13) at Folkestone 1m 4f mdn stk (4) gd in Jun.
Propaganda (IRE) 5-2 (8-12) Towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on to chase leaders, no impression and edged left final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Mirin (8-12) at Newbury 1m 4f mdn fll (4) sft in Jun.
Tropical Strait (IRE) 9-1 (9-13) Always prominent, led 3f out to just inside final 2f, soon outpaced, 4th of 12, 7l behind Spring City (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs.
Passing True (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Made most to 8f out, stayed prominent, until weakened over 3f out, 11th of 14, 18l behind Inchinata (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn fll (5) pol.
