chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, outpaced halfway, rallied over 1f out, kept on well, never nearer
slowly into stride, chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, faded final furlong
held up in rear, outpaced halfway, stayed on well final furlong, never nearer
went left start, behind, headway on outside over 2f out, kept on same pace
led, hung left over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, lost place over 1f out
Archie Watson's horses have been in good form and War Storm ran very well at Wolverhampton despite looking in need of experience. Dutch Decoy started long odds-on for his Newcastle debut but missed the break and ran green. Much better must have been expected and he should be a different proposition. His stable also run the very well-connected International Lion, who has a fine pedigree and is definitely one to keep on the right side. FINDHORN hails from a yard in sparkling form and the son of Kyllachy, a half-brother to two winners, can make a successful start though another newcomer, Makyon, is related to several winners including the very smart filly Nahoodh.
Break Cover Casamento colt out of Brushing.
Dutch Decoy 4-9fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, driven over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 1 3/4l behind Strive For Glory (9-5) at Newcastle 5f stks (5) pol in Apr.
Geepower (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division on outside, pushed along in 5th halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 8l behind Auchterarder (9-0) at Beverley 5f stks (5) gs in May.
International Lion Kyllachy colt out of Redskin Dancer.
Jump The Gun (IRE) Make Believe colt out of Sound Of Guns.
Makyon (IRE) Make Believe colt out of Mise.
Van Dijk 25-1 (9-5) Held up, driven halfway, soon beaten, 6th of 9, 9 1/2l behind Infinite Grace (9-0) at Beverley 5f stks (5) gd in May.
War Storm 9-2 (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, edged right and headed inside final furlong, no chance with winner, lost 2nd last strides, 3rd of 11, 3 1/4l behind Pinatubo (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (4) pol in May.
Findhorn Kyllachy colt out of Palais Glide.