chased leaders over 3f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, outpaced halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong
led over 3f, soon hung left, weakened final furlong
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, soon eased
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
soon outpaced
Nonrunner
Another decent prize here and we take impressive Newmarket winner Oranmore Castle to follow up, with Intoxicating, Resplendent Glory and Piper's Ash as the most likely dangers. The selection has been given no more than a fair mark of 90 from which to begin his handicapping career, but conditions and trip look spot on. He may not be able to dominate as he did at headquarters, but he looked to have more to come there and he did the job very nicely, so he will do for us. Resplendent Glory is a nice colt trained by Terry Mills, and he impressed on the all weather this winter. Slightly disappointing first time on turf, he made amends at Salisbury with some cut last time, and he will be bang there once more. Intoxicating finished behind Resplendent Glory at Newmarket and is slightly better off at the weights here, so he should be on the premises, while Piper's Ash impressed in winning a weakish Sandown maiden last August and could go well. Those thinking of backing her should perhaps wait for any market confidence first, and we are happy to side with Oranmore Castle to do the business.
Windy Prospect 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, beaten when not clear run entering final furlong, 9th of 11, 13l behind Notability (8-4) at Chester 1m 3yo hcp (2) gs.
Intoxicating 4-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, nk behind Crosspeace (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Amazin 20-1 (9-1) In rear group, moderate headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 14l behind dhtrs Resplendent Glory (8-7) & Goodricke (9-0) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (2) gs.
Dahteer (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden over 2f out, not able to challenge, one pace over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 5l behind dhtrs Resplendent Glory (8-7) & Goodricke (9-0) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (2) gs.
Spirit of France (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leader to 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 9l behind Prince Samos (8-4) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Oranmore Castle (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden clear approaching final furlong, won at Newmarket 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr beating Guadiaro (9-0) by 5l, 10 ran.
Louphole 7-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (D2) pol in Nov beating Forzeen (9-6) by a shd, 13 ran.
Piper's Ash (USA) 5-6fav (8-9) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, drew right away final furlong, very easily, won at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn aut (E) gf in Aug beating Killington (9-0) by 7l, 6 ran.
Rockburst 14-1 (8-2) Raced stands' side, chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 29, 10l behind Cape Columbine (8-8) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (B1) sft in Oct.
Throw The Dice 9-2fav (9-2) Mid-division, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 9l behind Briannsta (8-10) at Chester 6f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
Alexia Rose (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Behind, slightly hampered after 1f, ridden and headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on, 5th of 14, 9l behind Briannsta (8-10) at Chester 6f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
Resplendent Glory (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, joined post, won at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (2) gs deadheating with Goodricke (9-0), 11 ran.
