It was a good start to the Dante Festival for followers of the Trackside Live team and they're back on the Knavesmire to bring you today's paddock views.
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Parade ring updates
19 Eldrickjones - fit and well.
18 Maybe Not - looks well enough after a break.
7 Thunder Roar - another eyecatcher, plenty of definition.
10 Croupier (below also) - fit and well, narrow frame.
16 Walsingham - big strong type, okay, no better.
2 Diego Ventura - has a bit of quality compared to some, compact and together.
17 Point Of Contact - fit enough after a break.
9 Mirsky - fit and well, plenty of definition.
4 Vafortino - will tighten up for the run.
8 First Principle - fit and well.
10 Croupier - tense and toey; needs to settle.
13 Theoryofeverything - will improve for a run.
11 Sea Force - a little tense but very fit, catches the eye.
5 Godwinson - will come on for the run.
12 Galeron - still needs the run.
Full result and review
1. JAKAJARO 14/1
2. Heavenly Heather 14/1
3. Corolla Point 4/1 favourite
4. Lethal Nymph 80/1
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Winning reaction
Jamie Spencer: "I had a feeling it was going to be a good day today, I got mistaken for Jannik Sinner on the padel court this morning so things could only go down, or up, from there!
"He's got loads of speed, broke alertly, loved the ground once he got hold of it after a furlong or so - you'll see he changed his legs a bit early but once he got hold of the ground he was off; you can see he was going further away from them from the three pole. It's a good performance.
"I think he got jarred up in Dubai last winter, he was never really moving brilliantly all last season. This year he's come back and moving great and he's fresh and well; he went up a few pounds for the last day and I'm sure he's going to go up a bit for today but hopefully he'll be a stakes horse."
Verdict
Arklow Lad, I'm Next, Corolla Point best trio.
Parade ring updates
5 Luna A Inbhir Nis (below also) - on toes, well managed.
10 Air Force One - late to paddock, no fitness questions.
11 Sturlasson - fit and well.
4 Against The Wind - needs the run.
16 Brazen Bolt - well muscled and tight.
13 Toca Madera - big solid type, looks well.
12 Bergerac - needs the run.
1 Hammer The Hammer - fairly tuned for return, might come on a touch but wouldn't be a concern.
9 Ziggy's Triton - keen to get on with the job, fit.
14 Eternal Sunshine - bit fussy, okay fitness.
5 Luna A Inbhir Nis - very toey, two handlers, needs the run.
7 Corolla Point - small and narrow, fit for frame.
17 I'm Next - looks tuned for the day; likeable.
20 Lethal Nymph - well muscled, fit and well.
22 Sports Coach - race fitness shows; big, solid horse.
8 Heavenly Heather - two handlers and has got very warm; would be a concern.
6 Stormy Impact - has got warm but presenting calm; fit after a long break.
2 Jakajaro - wasn’t convinced on fitness at Newmarket when won; similar applies here, others appeal more.
19 Blinky - fussing and still needs the run.
15 Arklow Lad - has quality, shine through the coat, rib fit.
Full result and review
1. PERSIAN SPRING 7/2 joint-favourite
2. Ranting Duke 50/1
3. Clash Of Hearts 16/1
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Jamie Spencer: "He had experience; obviously the draw was a little bit tricky, was always trying to edge over towards the far rail on yesterday's results but sometimes what you want and what you get aren't aligned. He was able to get across without having to do too much.
"He's a fast horse, I'd say six is as far as he's going to want. I don't think going back to five will be a problem either, he's got a lot of speed and he'll probably be a strong stayer at a stiff five like Ascot but we'll see what Richard and his team want to do [with regards to Royal Ascot options]. It's good for Fitri and Jim.
"It's loose on top, probably bad draw in the next one, 18, makes it a bit more difficult."
Update
7 Rlasthope - late in, very lean, tense.
Verdict
The Ginger Kid, Persian Spring, Ranting Duke best trio.
Parade ring updates
16 The Resdev Roman - needs the run.
15 Saxy Lass - very green and tense, negative.
8 Rock Steady Beat (below also) - concern now, very tight and tense.
11 Statten Island - raw and big bodied, okay and will improve for whatever he does today.
6 Ranting Duke - powerful behind, proper sprinting type, like.
4 Mr Minz - has size, two handlers as been tricky at times, nice physical but been a touch too green for today.
5 Persian Spring - proper two-year-old type; agile and racy, likeable.
8 Rock Steady Beat - lean enough for debut but very worked up; two handlers are managing well, not a major negative but worth noting.
12 Sue's Last Chance - needs the run.
1 Clash Of Hearts - physically forward, compact sprinting type, likeable.
9 Sir Sirius - leggier type than some of these, agile and fit, likeable.
13 The Ginger Kid - catches the eye immediately; small and powerful.
10 Star People - ready for debut, fussing in the head, just needs to settle.
3 Leave The Bag In - small stature, sprinting type, fairly professional; will improve for the run.
2 Craven Force - fairly weak through the frame, small type, will continue to progress physically.
14 Toon Army - will come forward for the run.
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