Tracked leading pair on inside, 2nd going well over 2f out until ran green and dropped to 3rd over 1f out, 2nd again inside final furlong, closed near finish, just held op 11/4
Gave problems loading, chased leaders on outside, ran very wide on home turn and ridden 2f out, soon lost ground on leading trio, shaken up and kept on inside final furlong, finished well into 3rd last strides op 4/6
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Betting
Forecast
Royalistic (1/1), Cloud Dragon (6/4), Long John Silver (7/2), Mount Cleshar (25/1), Lady Maritime (25/1), Accomplice (40/1), Just Heather (50/1), Khaleefa Bay (50/1)
Verdict
LONG JOHN SILVER can follow up his yards success with another debutant earlier this week by taking this mile contest. The selection's dam was a useful performer at up to 1m2f claiming three Group contests on the flat during her career whilst the trainer and jockeys 22% (22/98) strike rate when teaming up together on the AW is another pointer to his chances. Royalistic is another well-bred unraced colt and the likely favourite can chase home our selection in second while the experienced Cloud Dragon who finished third over this C&D when last seen out can complete the placings.
1. Long John Silver
2. Royalistic
3. Cloud Dragon