started slowly, in rear in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
chased leaders on outer, outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, behind, in touch to halfway, outpaced 2f out and beaten
slowly into stride, in rear, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear 1f out, ran on well
in touch, chased leaders 2f out, shaken up and stayed on well inside final furlong
soon led, joined 3f out, headed well over 2f out, beaten when hung left inside final furlong
held up in touch, slightly outpaced over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not reach winner
started very slowly, swerved badly left soon after start and unseated rider
prominent, joined leader 3f out, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong
Those that have raced have not really impressed sufficiently for a confident vote, so it can be worth chancing a small investment on newcomer Arminius, who represents a yard that do well in this sphere and, as he is a half-brother to juvenile winner Silent Tribute, this February foal may be ready to go at the first time of asking. New Art and Arabian Sea are other debutantes that are worth keeping an eye on in the betting market, while Ten Downing Street can be expected to have come on a fair bit after a respectable effort at Haydock 13 days ago. The last named did himself no favours by swerving when leaving the stalls on that occasion and a sharper exit will be very much in his favour this time. Arabian Sea appeals on breeding and can be placed to good effect as he gains in experience. Similar comments apply to New Art, who looks sure to appreciate a sterner test in due course. However, Arminius make slightly more appeal over this trip. The stiff finish will also help his cause and, as Richard Hannon's youngsters were stepped up a gear at this point last term, it will be no surprise to see this son of Shinko Forest deliver the goods tonight.
New Art (USA) Gone West colt, half-brother to winning milers Constant Touch and Statue.
Arabian Sea (IRE) Sadler's Wells colt out of Group 1 2yo winner Teggiano.
Arminius (IRE) Shinko Forest colt, half-brother to several winners up to a mile.
Ten Downing Street (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Went left start, chased leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 1l behind Zennerman (8-7) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Bathwick Intyre (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Swerved right start, outpaced from over 3f out, 7th of 8, 19l behind Hot (9-0) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in May.
Bella Bertolini 20-1 (8-11) Slowly away, soon recovered into mid-division, pushed along, no impression final 2f, 13th of 16, 12l behind Oceans Apart (8-11) at Windsor 5f 2yo fll mdn (5) gf in May.
Indecent Proposal Pursuit of Love filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Lucky April 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 4th of 7, 3l behind Tous Les Deux (8-12) at Windsor 5f nov stk (5) gf in May.
