tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
switched right start, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, switched left and kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right final furlong, caught post
with leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, led post
with leaders, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
with leaders, outpaced halfway
Not much to go on in the opener but as Neville Callaghan has chosen to introduce the well-bred Catch A Star here instead of options later in the week, the daughter of Giant's Causeway is given slender preference over Aberdovey and Beautiful Mover, who are both expensive purchases that will be expected to be paying their way very shortly. The Nick Littmoden team are doing well with their juveniles this terms and, as such, Moon Mischief also has to be given a solid mention as one that is worth monitoring for signs of support as well. However, with three intended runners in a race of this nature, it can be safely assumed that Callaghan is keen on lifting this prize and, as neither Jay or Bibi Helen make as much appeal on pedigree, Catch a Star is selected today. It is a little early to be judging how prolific a source of winners Giant's Causeway will become in time, but as Catch A Star is only the second of his progeny to visit a racecourse, this 180,000gns purchase is given the benefit of the doubt today. Her claims are boosted by the fact that Johnny Murtagh will be doing the steering and she is worth keeping tabs on whatever happens this afternoon.
