My Catch shaped with promise at Ascot on just his second start
Timeform highlight an inexperienced two-year-old that ran well at Royal Ascot and looks sure to improve...
As is so often the case at Ascot in big-field events, the draw played an important part in determining the outcome of the Windsor Castle Stakes as the runners drawn high, racing in the stand-side group, benefitted from having an even pace to chase while the far side group set off too quickly.
My Catch was perhaps slightly fortunate that he was favourably drawn in stall 18 but he did shape extremely well, looking like a useful prospect. Held up in the early stages by Jamie Spencer - who had chosen to ride My Catch ahead of the eventual winner Extortionist - My Catch travelled as well as anything, making smooth headway on the bridle approaching the final furlong and running on well in the closing stages to finish fifth, beaten less than two lengths.
My Catch entered the Ascot contest as a once-raced maiden having created a good impression when narrowly touched off in a minor event on his debut at Beverley and he certainly enhanced his reputation in the Windsor Castle. He would rate as banker material were he to drop into maiden company, but, such was the promise he showed at Ascot, he would still remain of interest in higher-calibre affairs.
Flat Notebook 2013
There were three Notebook horses in action at Royal Ascot - Cape Peron, Pether's Moon and Loving Spirit - and although none of them managed to win they all performed well enough to suggest that they remain of interest.
Cape Peron shaped better than the bare result in a good renewal of the Britannia Handicap, making smooth headway from a less-than-ideal position two furlongs from home, racing away from the principals. He looked like a real danger as he made his sweeping move but he was unable to sustain the challenge all the way to the line, eventually finishing fifth. Cape Peron remains open to further improvement and should remain competitive in prestigious handicaps, while he still retains the potential to develop into a pattern-class performer.
Pether's Moon simply didn't get the opportunity to confirm the impression that he is a well-handicapped horse as he endured a troubled passage in the King George V Handicap. Richard Hughes was never able to manoeuvre his mount into a challenging position, repeatedly denied a run inside the final couple of furlongs, and it is best to strike a line through the performance.
Loving Spirit had few excuses in the Buckingham Palace Stakes, simply looking not quite good enough on the day, but seven furlongs on firm ground is arguably not a stiff enough test for James Toller's gelding and he appeals as the sort capable of winning one of these competitive Ascot handicaps at a decent price.
Jamaican Bolt - Of interest in five-furlong handicaps with cut in the ground.
Loving Spirit - One to note in seven furlong or one-mile handicaps.
Border Legend - Remains unexposed and one to bear in mind for handicaps.
Galileo Rock - A strong stayer who can make an impact at Group level when the emphasis is on stamina.
Pether's Moon - An unexposed, progressive and well-handicapped three-year-old.
Salford Red Devil - Plenty of promise on debut and overcame unfavourable circumstances to win on second start.
Cape Peron - Progressive three-year-old who didn't harm reputation at Royal Ascot.
Integral - Impressive winner of only start open to plenty of improvement
Mankini - Will be difficult to beat in handicaps over 10 furlongs or further
Glorious Protector - Boasts strong form in maidens and unsuited by steady pace on handicap debut
My Catch - Maiden who travelled very strongly at Royal Ascot
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