in touch, ridden to chase leader when edged left over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders on outside, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner
led, headed 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong
with leader, led 2f out, edged right, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly
lost place after 2f, soon outpaced, behind when hung left 2f out
Karl Burke's Triskaidekaphobia made all when landing his maiden at Thirsk earlier this month but may struggle to follow up under a penalty today and preference is for Countrywide Belle, who gets the vote over Indigo Nights. The last mentioned is trained by Nerys Dutfield so can be expected to improve further as most of the stable's youngsters do with experience. However, the daughter of Danehill Dancer is having her third run in quick succession so she may need more time. John Norton's Trombone Tom won well enough at Newcastle first time out but this looks tougher and of more interest may be Penny Whisper, who made a winning start to her career before being outclassed behind the useful Crocodile Bay at Doncaster. Chase The Ace showed promise on his debut and as Tim Easterby's juveniles normally improve considerably for their first outing, he is another to consider. The vote though goes to Countrywide Belle, who disappointed at Thirsk last time but had previously shown decent form when winning at Southwell and when chasing home Crocodile Bay at Doncaster, form on which she holds Penny Whisper. A reproduction of her earlier form should suffice for Kevin Ryan's filly.
Triskaidekaphobia 7-2 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, held on close home, won at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf beating Royal Power (9-0) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Trombone Tom 28-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden and headway 2f out, led well inside final furlong, kept on, won at Newcastle 6f 2yo clm (6) gd in May beating Roonah (8-11) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Chase The Ace 8-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 6l behind Zennerman (8-7) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Penny Whisper (IRE) 9-4 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 6, 7l behind Crocodile Bay (9-1) at Doncaster 5f 2yo nov stk (5) gs in May.
Sea Grain (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Mid-division, effort 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 6l behind Mytton's Pride (8-9) at Beverley 5f 2yo stk (2) gf.
Countrywide Belle Evensfav (8-12) Led 2f, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, no impression final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Choysia (8-10) at Thirsk 5f nov fll stk (4) gf in May.
Indigo Nights (IRE) 13-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Murfreesboro (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Kirkby's Belle (IRE) Namid filly out of 7f winner Saltwood.
