Alexis Catchpole Celebration Solario Stakes 2010

2.35 Sandown
Alexis Catchpole Celebration Solario Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (2YO only)
Winner £21,289

Pick: Roayh (win)

Measuring Time: Improved on 7f Salisbury maiden when winning decent 4-runnerevent at Newbury, finding plenty to beat Amwell Pinot by ½ length; That level of form ben upheld nicely enough since and bold bid on cards for top 2 year old combo.

Native Khan: Very highly regarded 180,000 gns colt & RP Trophy entry who was impressive when quickening clear to win 7f maiden at July Meeting; Seems set for better things according to trainer and must be taken seriously.

Ocean Bay: Major step forward from maiden run when close fifth of 6 to King Torus in Group 2 Superlative Stakes at Newmarket; 2 steps back when beaten over 10 lengths in maiden back there, hanging in final furlong.

Roayh: Fast improver who bolted up in Leicster maiden and took them all along for long way in Coventry; Very poor when only behind Casual Glimpse at July festival but back to form when good closing third behind Libranno last time and every chance if repeating that form for in – from yard; Should stay 7f.

Stenoiran: Coming forward with every run, improving from debut fifth to win 7f Leicester maiden before runner-up to Phoenix winner Zoffany in listed race at Leopardstown: Filled same position when well beaten by King Torus but that still good effort and should take hand.

Surrey Star: Well and truly trashed by Epliptic on second run by penny dropped when off the mark in 7f Epsom maiden, staying on nicely; Exposed when last of 7 behind Stenorian and Waltz Darling at Goodwood last time.

Titus Mills: Holds some loft entries and took some fair scalps when making a successful debut in 7f maiden at Ascot last month, sticking on strongly after having come off bridle long way out; Loads more to come and should be there or thereabouts.
Waltz Waltz: Won a weak maiden at Ripon first time out but followed up in good style next time, achieving lot more when beating 3 previous winners (giving weight away to second ) at Newcastle on second start; Well beaten in Vintage Stakes last time and more needed.

VERDICT: A good solid renewal, with 3 unexposed horses meeting up with 2 solid progressive types, who show decent form. Whatever wins will be good. There is a lot more to come from Measuring Time, Titus Mills and Native Khan, while Stenorian’s efforts at Goodwood and Leopardstown are very solid. ROYAYH looked as if he’d get 7f when staying on nicely into third in what looked a decent Vintage Stakes and if repeating that effort can go well for a team whose 2 year olds are in blistering form of late.