dwelt, ran green in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on well
prominent, led halfway, headed approaching final furlong, no extra
in touch, ridden along halfway, never dangerous
started slowly, behind, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, no extra under pressure, headed well inside last
keen hold, made most until headed halfway, faded approaching final furlong
dwelt, behind, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, improve
dwelt, drvn and headway halfway, soon behind
with leaders until weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden along 2f out, kept on well final furlong
with leaders to halfway, soon behind
held up in touch, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders
prominent to 2f out, no extra final furlong
dwelt, behind, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
A fascinating contest with some potentially smart individuals amongst the well-bred newcomers from top yards. The betting market will provide many clues but of the John Dunlop-trained pair Island Saint, a son of Efisio and related to winners abroad, looks the stable first string on jockey bookings while Ed Dunlop saddles Marfooq, a Diesis colt from the family of 1,000 Guineas heroine Fairy Footsteps. Paul Cole has a good record in this contest and debutant Crafty Calling, a full brother to a Grade 2 winner in the States, has to enter calculations. Richard Hannon's juveniles are in top form and Cap Ferrat, a 130,000 gns purchase, is another to consider while Barry Hills runs three with Surbiton, an expensive son of El Prado, the possible pick of the trio.
