went right start, chased leader until over 2f out, ridden and edged left 2f out, soon lost action and eased
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, pushed along and stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
dwelt, soon in touch, behind from halfway, tailed off
in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly away, outpaced and always behind
chased leaders, strong challenge and every chance over 2f out, ridden and edged left and weakened final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
led, strongly pressed 2f out, kept on well until headed and not quicken inside final furlong
In a tricky opener where there is very limited form to evaluate, DANCING DAVID is taken to get the better of Blissful Moment and Knockdolian. The last named is a half brother to two winner, including four time winner Humunguous. By Montjeu, this Derby entry looks a very interesting prospect, and his trainer is certainly capable of getting one ready for his debut. Blissful Moment is also a Derby entry, and is out of a dam who is a half-sister to five winners, from the family of Fairy Footsteps. Trainer Sir Michael Stoute has been churning out the winners with great regularity recently, and he is sure to know his job. Dancing David ran a terrific race on debut, chasing home the useful and vastly more experienced Raine's Cross. Entered in the Dewhurst, the Racing Post Trophy as well as the Derby, trainer Brian Meehan is clearly expecting his charge to produce good performances as a juvenile, whereas his principal opponents may need more time to mature. Dancing David gets the vote in a race which could produce a hatful of future winners.
Balierus (GER) Singspiel colt out of Brighella.
Blissful Moment (USA) Dynaformer colt out of Arabian Spell.
Fareej (USA) Kingmambo colt out of Adonesque.
Filibuster Tobougg gelding out of Blinding Mission.
Istidlaal Singspiel colt out of On A Soapbox.
Knockdolian (IRE) Montjeu colt out of Doula.
Mass Rally (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Towards rear, some headway over 3f out, no progress over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 11l behind Bikini Babe (8-12) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Protaras (USA) Lemon Drop Kid colt out of Seven Moons.
Theology Galileo colt out of Biographie.
William Van Gogh Dansili colt out of Flower Girl.
Dancing David (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) In rear, headway well over 2f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish, always held, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Raine's Cross (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 2yo nov stk (4) gs in Sep.
