close up on outside, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, no impression final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, led post
led, headed halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out
with leaders, led halfway, headed 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
went right start, with leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed when hampered inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, driven 2f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
bumped start, soon chased leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
with leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead when edged right inside final furlong, headed post
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders to halfway, soon outpaced, weakened 1f out
went left start, held up, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous
A market check¿s advised as ever but Classic Contours wouldn¿t be the first Swinbank juvenile to improve significantly on his debut form and he¿s the suggestion here with Courageous an interesting newcomer and Thunderball, arguably the form pick, viable alternatives. Alan Swinbank¿s juveniles often benefited greatly from their initial outings last season and it wasn¿t until around this time last year that the yard¿s two year-olds began to win races. The American bred selection didn¿t fare too badly on debut at Carlisle over six furlongs despite only beating a couple home as those in front appear to be a fairly useful bunch; this step up in trip will suit and, with improvement expected, he should take closer order this afternoon. Support for the Brian Smart trained Courageous would clearly be of interest given that the trainer has a strong hand in this division. He was a fairly expensive purchase at 230,000 euros and looks the part on paper as one would expect; it would be no surprise to see him go well. Thunderball stepped up on the form of his debut to finish third at Doncaster last time and may well be able to step up again; he¿s the one to beat on the form book and is respected. Justonefortheroad, Berriedale and Fizzy Friend are others worthy of a cursory glance but we¿ll be taking a chance with Classic Contours.
Classic Contours (USA) 9-1 (9-2) Always behind, weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Favourite Girl (8-7) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
Courageous (IRE) Refuse To Bend colt out of 7f winner Bella Bella.
El Guevara (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 23l behind Motor Home (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) frm in Jun.
Graycliffe (IRE) Val Royal colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Justonefortheroad Domedriver colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Magic Haze Makbul gelding, half-brother to winning miler Meeting Of Minds.
Pilot Light 33-1 (9-3) Towards rear, lost place over 2f out, last of 8, 20l behind Rising Prospect (9-0) at York 7f 2yo mdn (3) hvy.
Quanah Parker (IRE) Namid colt, half-brother to numerous winners on the flat and over jumps.
Thunderball 5-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Doctor Crane (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Berriedale Fraam filly out of winning sprinter Carradale.
Fizzy Friend 20-1 (8-12) Hampered at start and always towards rear, 7th of 8, 39l behind Deadly Encounter (8-10) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in May.
Franali (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 8, 21l behind Watergate (9-3) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
