chased leaders, reminders after 2f, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd over 1f out, kept on
dwelt and behind 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leader, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
led to over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, beaten and eased final furlong
held up, hung left and headway after 2f, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
with leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
A tricky maiden opens proceedings here and we side with Mick Channon's TOGA TIGER with main opposition from Danzoe and Bradford but with only nine runs between the nine runners, four of which are debutants, the market should offer up some much needed clues. The Mick Channon trained selection is the most experienced of the horses that take to the track and has finished runner up at the last two attempts. He's shown enough to suggest he is capable of winning at this grade and may not come across a better chance than this. Danzoe looked a decent sort on debut at Yarmouth and stepped up on that effort when last seen. He's finished runner up on both his outings to date and should do well here but past form suggest he may be better suited over 5f. Bradford is a half brother to a smart sprinting juvenile, and made some good late headway on debut last time, he should have learnt from the experience and a finish among the minors here doesn't look beyond him. Refuse To Wait was a beaten favourite last time, she set a decent standard on her debut a couple of starts ago and it could be that the heavy ground last time ruined her chances. Saint Sebastian is expected to fare well on debut but he looks unlikely to make the frame amongst slightly more experienced company.
Bradford (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Soon outpaced in rear, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind Maison Brillet (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Opus Dei Oasis Dream colt out of Grail.
Toga Tiger (IRE) 13-8fav (8-12) Led centre group, ridden and edged right 2f out, driven and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Queen's Hawk (8-12) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Mason Hindmarsh Dr Fong gelding out of Sierra Virgen.
Havelock Flyer 20-1 (8-10) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 12l behind Oondiri (8-4) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
High Rolling Fantastic Light gelding out of Roller Girl.
Saint Sebastian (IRE) Captain Rio colt out of Paris Song.
Danzoe (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Pulled hard, led 1f, tracked leaders after, ridden to press winner entering final furlong, every chance until not quicken near finish, 2nd of 8, shd behind Atacama Crossing (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Refuse To Wait (IRE) 15-8fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, soon every chance, one pace, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Ananda Kanda (8-9) at Haydock 6f 2yo stks (5) hvy in May.
