prominent on rail, weakened 2f out, soon eased when no chance
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, headway 2f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, but not pace of front pair
held up in rear on outside, driven and headway 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
raced on rail, behind, pushed along halfway, soon struggling
led to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders on outer, ridden to challenge 2f out, chased winner final furlong, strong challenge near finish, just failed
dwelt, reminders after start and soon chasing leaders on outer, ridden half way, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, hard driven final furlong, held on all out
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, disputing 5th and one pace when not much room final 100 yards
Head Down is selected from Woolston Ferry and Creshendo. Head Down has the benefit of a run to his name and he didn't fare too badly in finishing fifth at Newbury in a race won by a better fancied stablemate. He has an obvious chance of putting that experience to good use here. Mick Channon's juveniles continue in fine form and it would be no surprise to see a big run from Woolston Ferry, a half-brother to several winning juveniles, at the first time of asking. Ralph Beckett has a decent record with his debutants, particularly when Seb Sanders rides, and Creshendo has to be of interest with Minder and Measurement other debutants of interest. Olaudah Equiano, Black N Brew and Dream City have all shown ability as well but we're happy to take a chance with Head Down.
Head Down 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Instalment (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Minder Mind Games colt, related to numerous winners from 5f-1m and over hurdles.
Measurement (IRE) Viking Ruler colt out of winning miler El-Libaab.
Black N Brew (USA) 12-1 (8-11) Behind, ridden and ran green over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 13, 8l behind Brierty (8-6) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Diamond Heist 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, green and edged left 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 13, 21l behind Orizaba (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Mr Clearview 10-1 (8-12) Soon outpaced, last of 4, 25l behind She's A Shaw Thing (9-0) at Nottingham 5f nov stk (4) sft in Apr.
Woolston Ferry (IRE) Fath colt, half-brother to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Ain't Talkin' Zaha colt out of 7f winner Royal Ivy.
Creshendo Kyllachy colt out of a moderate racemare.
Noworneva 40-1 (8-12) Dwelt, outpaced 2f, 5th of 6, 10l behind Waffle (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Apr.
Goldvil (IRE) Clodovil colt, half-brother to winning sprinters Desert Trigger and Mr Rooney.
Olaudah Equiano 40-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Cool Art (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Dream City (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, 6th of 8, 6l behind Moss Likely (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
