Notebook

Agent Allison

It didn't really work out for Agent Allison in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket although she put up a fairly tame display all the same. She was held-up wide in the early stages in a race run at a fairly modest pace and was never able to land any sort of telling blow as those towards the front rank were the ones to be more involved in the finish. A line through Maureen highlights this was well below par but she may still have something to offer at a slightly lower level. Trained by P W Chapple-Hyam, Sired by Dutch Art

Bay Filly, 3yo, (Foaled April 10th, 2010)

Azenzar

Looked to be on an attractive mark of 72 for her handicap debut at Newbury in a fillies' event but ran an absolute nothing race despite being the market leader. She was a bit slow out of the stalls and travelled in rear but made absolutely no impact on the race from the two-furlong marker. This was puzzling after such a good first outing at Leicester and was one of the few horses to run flat for Roger Varian over the weekend. Worth another look next time to see if the record can be put straight. Trained by R Varian, Sired by Danehill Dancer

Bay Filly, 3yo, (Foaled February 19th, 2010)

Basseterre (IRE)

Is coming to the boil now after three runs and put up a good display on his latest start at Newmarket. It may have been a case of the stamina running out over the 10-furlong trip and I would be keen to keep him onside when going back down to a mile. Trained by C Hills, Sired by Cape Cross

Bay Colt, 4yo, (Foaled April 15th, 2009)

Bohemian Dance (IRE)

The regally-bred daughter of Islington was a well-backed favourite at Ascot on her second start but never really looked like making an impact and was left behind in the home straight. It could have been down to the quicker ground while she might potentially needs a little time to develop as well. However, the filly is worth persevering with. Trained by Sir Michael Stoute, Sired by Dansili

Brown Filly, 3yo, (Foaled January 24th, 2010)

Code Of Honor

He was sent off favourite for the competitive Siliver Bowl at Haydock but never really got the chance to show what he is capable of after a slow exit from the stalls. He was hampered and eased as well a furlong out to add insult to injury but the feeling remains that the Zafeen colt still has plenty to offer. Trained by H Candy, Sired by Zafeen

Bay Colt, 3yo, (Foaled April 25th, 2010)

Contributer (IRE)

Followed up his second to Magician at Chester by filling the same spot against Disclaimer in a match at Goodwood. He was 1/2 to come out on top but could not live up to his billing and was held at the line having loomed up with a big challenge approaching the distance. His next target is Royal Ascot and he may be an interesting contender at a price upped to a mile and a half. Trained by E A L Dunlop, Sired by High Chaparral

Bay Colt, 3yo, (Foaled February 20th, 2010)

Dance And Dance (IRE)

He is now approaching the veteran stage for a Flat horse and has taken time to come to hand this season but there were definite signs he could be on his way back at York last time. He missed a possible opportunity at Epsom over Derby weekend but could still be of interest in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot. He is handicapped quite nicely these days and was a beaten favourite in the race two years ago. Trained by E F Vaughan, Sired by Royal Applause

Bay Gelding, 7yo, (Foaled April 19th, 2006)

Fils Anges (IRE)

The grey is just not delivering currently and his display in a six-furlong handicap at Newmarket over Guineas weekend was pretty abysmal. He is not giving his jockey the slightest bit of assistance and was once again scrubbed along from a very early stage in rear. Quicker ground may have been an issue but the trainer has since revealed a gelding operation may be on the cards for the son of Dark Angel. He was well backed and some faith is retained - he has talent - in a bid to see if going under the knife has the desired effect. Trained by M L W Bell, Sired by Dark Angel

Grey Colt, 3yo, (Foaled February 16th, 2010)

Got To Dance

Made a pleasing debut in a conditions event at Salisbury and that effort saw her quite heavily supported for her next run at Haydock, when sent off market leader. The display she put up was too bad to be true and she faded badly inside the final quarter of the race after a very short-lived effort. That was not encouraging on the face of it but the market confidence earns her another opportunity. Trained by R M Beckett, Sired by Selkirk

Bay Filly, 2yo, (Foaled February 20th, 2011)

Green Door

The assessment that Green Door would be winning soon after an eyecatching Newbury debut was spot on as he dotted up in a Newmarket maiden. He was smartly away and got to the favoured stands' rail like lightning and never looked in any danger of relinquishing his lead. His trainer could now send him to Royal Ascot for the Coventry Stakes where his professional attitude will serve him well. Trained by O Stevens, Sired by Camacho

Bay Colt, 2yo, (Foaled May 10th, 2011)

Haikbidiac (IRE)

He won nicely on his debut at Doncaster and then progressed further with a good third on his next start in novice company at York. He looked a likely type for the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom but could only finish third. His trainer had a similar result with a runner in that race in 2010, who then won next time out so Haikbidiac deserves another shot. Trained by W J Haggas, Sired by Kodiac

Bay Colt, 2yo, (Foaled March 16th, 2011)

High Jinx (IRE)

Reported to be looking in really good shape this spring, he made a satisfactory comeback in the Henry II Stakes at Sandown when fourth behind Gloomy Sunday. His next objective is the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and the additional distance he tackles makes him an interesting participant ante-post at the current odds on offer. Trained by J R Fanshawe, Sired by High Chaparral

Bay Horse, 5yo, (Foaled February 4th, 2008)

L'importante

Cost 200,000 euros as a yearling and made a pleasing debut on the July Course at Newmarket in sixth place. He did not do much for the first two-thirds of the race but really got motoring in the closing stages and looks well up to winning a race with this experience behind him. Trained by M Botti, Sired by New Approach

Bay Colt, 2yo, (Foaled February 5th, 2011)

Magic of Reality (FR)

Her reputation has taken another little bit of a dent after defeat at Goodwood when sent off favourite for a fillies' maiden over a mile. She found debutant Integral far too quick over a mile but Sir Henry Cecil's inmate had te remainder of the field well beaten off and remains of interest when going back up in distance. Trained by Lady Cecil, Sired by Galileo

Chestnut Filly, 3yo, (Foaled February 13th, 2010)

Muskat Link

Has had three runs this season and has still to break his duck but showed enough in defeat once again at Lingfield on the all-weather to keep in the list for a little longer. Sent off 50/1 for a tidy little event over 10 furlongs he kept on quite nicely in fourth place and could still be placed to advantage in lowly handicap company. Trained by H Candy, Sired by Rail Link

Bay Gelding, 3yo, (Foaled February 17th, 2010)

One Chance (IRE)

Added to the recent tally of winners on this feature with a very ready success at Warwick. It is obviously hard to gauge what she beat but she did it in a very pleasing manner while the form of her debut at Newmarket does seem to be working out. She cost 120,000 guineas as a yearling and looks to really have something about her and could be a player in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. It was quick going at Warwick but her trainer states she does not want conditions too firm. Trained by T J Pitt, Sired by Invincible Spirit

Bay Filly, 2yo, (Foaled February 22nd, 2011)

Pink Damsel (IRE)

Showed a tremendous turn of foot to win on debut for Roger Varian over a mile and half before getting stuck in the mud at Royal Ascot when highly tried next time. Sent off favourite for her final start, she was a little short of room at a vital stage before being eased after any chance had gone. It means she starts the new campaign off a very attractive mark of 80 and looks a really exciting prospect sure to win more races. Trained by R Varian, Sired by Galileo

Bay Filly, 4yo, (Foaled March 27th, 2009)

Secret Missile

Had flopped badly at Newmarket during the Guineas meeting but was backed from an overnight 20/1 down to 8s to gain compensation at Windsor. However, he never was able to go the pace over the five furlongs and some modest late headway saw him come home in fifth without ever looking a threat. His cause was not helped to be fair by losing ground going left to the centre of the track under pressure but that did not make any difference in the grand scheme of things. The strong support before the off earns him one more chance when facing a stiffer test of stamina. Trained by W R Muir, Sired by Sakhee's Secret

Bay Colt, 3yo, (Foaled March 9th, 2010)

Steelriver (IRE)

Lightly-raced three-year-old handicapper who has plenty more to offer following two runs this season at York and Doncaster. He was fifth in the latter behind the very impressive Remote and never really landed a blow having seen plenty of daylight - but he remains a horse with more to offer at around a mile. Trained by J D Bethell, Sired by Iffraaj

Bay Gelding, 3yo, (Foaled March 30th, 2010)

Theodore Gericault (IRE)

His winning run came to an end at Sandown behind the unexposed Mutashaded and his defeat came in a rather disappointing manner as he found very little in the closing stages under pressure. That said, he was an odds-on chance and could be worth keeping an eye on to make amends from what still looks a fair mark. Trained by Sir Michael Stoute, Sired by Sir Percy

Bay Gelding, 3yo, (Foaled February 6th, 2010)