chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
slowly away, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on well final furlong
led for 2f, chased leaders, weakened final 2f
pushed along and outpaced, behind, never dangerous
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up and keen, ridden over 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, led over 1f out, ran on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, ridden and headway 2f out, never dangerous
slowly away, always behind
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, one pace, no impression
Ingleby Arch sets a fair standard and is fancied to be the one to beat in this company. Cape Gold and El Capitan have shown promise in their starts so far and, along with newcomer Makai, are respected as dangers. Makai is bred to get further in time and is one to bear in mind for future reference whatever happens today. Mark Johnston does have first time out winners but this son of Caman Kai would not appear to be the most outstanding prospect on pedigree. El Capitan was well held by subsequent Coventry Stakes winner Red Clubs on his debut, but has shown that he is capable with a couple of solid efforts on the All Weather since. He revert to turf with good each-way prospects if he runs to his best. Cape Gold is a well-bred type that still holds a Derby entry at this stage. However, his sales race options for the back-end of this season look far more realistic targets. Even so, he will now need to show improved form to strengthen his claims if he is to be a serious candidate for the Two-Year-Old Trophy in October. The son of Cape Cross is a half-brother to a multiple winner on the continent and he looks sure to get better with experience. Nevertheless, Ingleby Arch, who also has a return to Redcar on the agenda, sets the level for the time being; even though he looks harshly treated from his current mark. His proximity to the well regarded High Curragh in a similar contest at Ayr looks a reliable guide and the David Barron-trained colt will be hard to beat with a similar display this afternoon.
Cape Gold (IRE) 15-8 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Tora Petcha (8-10) at York 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jul.
Charles Parnell (IRE) Elnadim colt, half-brother to two winners in Sweden.
El Capitan (FR) 7-4fav (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Flor Y Nata (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jun.
Hunting Haze 8-1 (8-11) With leaders far side, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 18, 8l behind Just Intersky (9-0) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Ingleby Arch (USA) 4-1 (8-11) Steadied at start, held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Campbeltown (8-11) at Ripon 6f 2yo stk (3) gs.
Makai Cayman Kai gelding out of 1m1f winner Young Sue.
Nawaadi Intikhab gelding out of 1m5f winner Elhilmeya.
Best Guess (USA) Stormin Fever filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
