held up behind leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, pushed clear comfortably
chased leaders for 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and wide outside 2f out, no impression
in touch, effort on outside 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
soon ridden along to chase leaders, ridden halfway, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
soon led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no chance with winner, one pace final furlong
It is a rare even for Richard Hannon not to have an impact on the Monday evening cards at Windsor and he can again pick up with Overwing, who is selected ahead of Be My Charm and Balthazaar's Gift. The well-bred Opus Magnus is another to bear in mind if he comes in for any support on his debut. The son of Mozart looks sure to improve with experience, though, and he might be best watched in this occasion. Balthazaar's Gift was very well backed on his sole start to date and showed plenty of promise until tiring up the hill at Carlisle. The experience will have done him good and he could easily post a much better effort this time. Be My Charm met trouble in running here a fortnight ago but still posted a creditable performance. She looks sure to pick up a maiden at some point and rates as the biggest threat to the selection. Nevertheless, Hannon already has a solid form line to go on with her from her debut run. And it will come as no surprise to see Overwing find the improvement necessary over the minimum trip here.
Balthazaar's Gift (IRE) 3-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, faded, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Skhilling Spirit (8-8) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Bollywood (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Close up on outer, ridden halfway, weakened from 2f out, 12th of 15, 13l behind Advanced (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Calypso King 14-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened, 8th of 16, 6l behind Art Market (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Charming Ballet (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Started slowly, outpaced and always in rear, last of 8, 17l behind Zavone (8-12) at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Secret Assassin (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders 3f, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 10l behind Campbeltown (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Be My Charm 9-2jt-fav (8-9) Started slowly, held up, not clear run from 2f out to inside final furlong, ran on but unable to reach leaders, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Brunelleschi (9-0) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Overwing (IRE) 11-10fav (8-9) Dwelt, soon in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance final furlong, held up towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Howards Prince (9-0) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Confucius Miracle (IRE) Docksider colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m2f.
Opus Magnus (IRE) Mozart colt, half-brother to three winners including useful sprinter Misty Eyed.
