RUN OF THE DAY.
Although Winx was the star of the day, I thought the performance of the Godolphin two-year-old colt Telperion had plenty of merit. He was ridden very conservatively early but showed a swift turn of speed on straightening to have them covered quickly. Don’t be surprised if he shapes right up in the Slipper lead-ups.
FORGET THEY RAN
Ex-Hong Kong galloper My Favourite had been nursed back to health after an injury and was resuming after nearly two-and-a-half years off. He seemed to be travelling sweetly in the run but was held up for most of the straight and should have figured in the finish.
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THE BLACK BOOK
Hauraki took a long time to come right in the spring but he looked in much better shape first up in the Apollo Stakes and ran a really good race. I’m not sure if he can win a big Group 1 in the autumn but I’m convinced there’s a good win in him.
RIDE OF THE DAY
Testashadow hasn’t been the most trustworthy conveyance in the past but Samantha Clenton has a real love affair happening with him this preparation while her ride on Swivet from a wide barrier was faultless.