soon ridden towards rear, driven along 2f out, never dangerous
raced wide, in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace
slowly into stride, behind, headway final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, effort on inside over 1f out, soon one pace
led, strongly pressed 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace after
prominent, ridden to lead inside final furlong, well in command towards finish
soon chased leader, challenged 2f out, every chance until outpaced by winner inside final furlong
dwelt, held up in rear, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, effort on insider over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
There's less to go on in the second division and it would appear to be the weaker race. Cat Patrol sets the standard but this could go to a newcomer and CAERUS may be the one to get his career off to a winning start. Cat Patrol ran as well as could have been expected in a Listed race last time having previously finished second over five furlongs at this track. He should relish the sixth furlong and his experience will come in handy. Strike Command may benefit from the switch to racing on this surface but he hasn't achieved a great deal to date and Chasing Amy would also appear vulnerable. Fortunate Bid has to be respected but it's also well worth considering Kutanga who's related to sprint winners in the States but we're going to side with Caerus. Four of William Knight's nine juvenile winners have come at this track with a level stakes profit in excess of a hundred pounds; that alone is enough to make the sixty thousand dollar purchase of interest here before his useful American pedigree is considered. His wide draw is a negative but it looks well worth taking a chance with Caerus in a race that may not take a great deal of winning. (Ian Ogg)
Baby Josr 33-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 11l behind Princess Hannah (8-12) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Clerk's Choice (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, 9th of 10, 12l behind Agente Parmigiano (9-1) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jun.
Fortunate Bid (IRE) Modigliani colt, half-brother to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Igotim 50-1 (8-9) Went left and started slowly, always behind, tailed off, last of 11, 40l behind Golden Destiny (8-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.
May Need A Spell Needwood Blade gelding out of winning sprinter Under My Spell.
Strike Command (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders over 3f, 8th of 10, 14l behind Exceptional Art (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Cat Patrol 33-1 (8-12) Always behind, outpaced final 2f, 6th of 8, 10l behind Madame Trop Vite (8-12) at Newbury 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gs.
Chasing Amy 20-1 (8-9) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway halfway, never able to challenge, 5th of 16, 5l behind Coconut Shy (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gs.
Indian Tonic (IRE) Tiger Hill filly, half-sister to 1m2f winner Quisisana and 7f-1m winner Almuraad.
Kutanga (USA) Deputy Commander filly, half-sister to three winners up to a mile.
Piccolinda Piccolo filly, half-sister to winning milers Amalinda and Villa Bianca.
Caerus (USA) Greatness colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m.
