behind and outpaced, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish
behind, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
behind and outpaced, chased leaders halfway, no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, pushed along to lead, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on, headed towards finish
with leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
Paul Cole has sent some decent debutants up to York before and so a chance is taken on BANANA REPUBLIC ahead of Emirates Dream, Hoss Cartwright and Marie De Medici. Paul Cole's son of Danehill Dancer is likely to be effective over a longer trip in time being out of a mile and a half winning mare, however he is related to several winners, including over this seven furlong trip. A 60,000 Euros purchase, he represents a trainer who has a 42% strike-rate with his two-year-old's at the track in the last five seasons and that alone makes him of interest. Of those to have raced, the most interesting are We'll Deal Again and Marie De Medici. The former represents local trainer Mick Easterby and he was a real eyecatcher on his debut at Ripon (66/1) when he stayed on well to lead his group home. Marie De Medici was well-fancied on her debut at Haydock but bumped into a good one in Jeanie Johnston. That filly has since gone on to be placed in Listed company so the form reads well, but she looks to up against some good colts here, although it should be noted that she is the sole runner for her yard from an original four-strong entry. Howard Johnson has a history of producing good juveniles and of his duo, the booking of Paul Mulrennan for the already gelded Hoss Cartwright would point to him being the pick of the pair. Kavak made a pleasing debut at Newmarket and from limited information to date, it appears that the progeny of Dubawi improve markedly with their racing. The Caped Crusader is very well-related but needs to improve on his two starts to date, whilst the market should help tell a story about some of the newcomers including Laureldean Spirit and Bun Oir. Godolphin have saddled two juvenile winners from four runners at the track in recent seasons and therefore Emirates Dream, an $850,000 son of Kingmambo, must be considered a major player, however it is Banana Republic who can throw in a curve ball.
Bun Oir (USA) Seeking The Gold colt out of Fraulein.
Emirates Dream (USA) Kingmambo colt out of My Boston Gal.
Escape Artist Act One colt out of Free At Last.
Hoss Cartwright (IRE) High Chaparral gelding out of Her Grace.
Jimmy The Poacher (IRE) Verglas colt out of Danish Gem.
Moonlight Blaze 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 21l behind Silenceofthewind (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Newtons Cradle (IRE) Noverre gelding out of Lady Of Kildare.
The Caped Crusader (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 11l behind Ishtar Gate (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
We'll Deal Again 66-1 (9-3) Dwelt stands side, hard driven and stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 16, 2 3/4l behind Kylladdie (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in May.
Laureldean Spirit (IRE) Whipper filly out of Mise.
Marie De Medici (USA) 5-2fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, outpaced halfway, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Jeanie Johnston (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo stks (5) gf in Jun.
Banana Republic (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of Elite Guest.
Kavak 12-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, pushed along over 1f out, edged left and ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Silver Grecian (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Meetings Man (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 17l behind Audacity Of Hope (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
