prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under strong pressure to chase winner entering final furlong
held up in rear, ridden, some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
hampered start, held up in rear, ridden, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
keen, chased leaders, ridden, weakened over 2f out
hampered start, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, soon beaten
made all, ridden over 1f out, pushed out final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased winner until 2f out, ridden, no extra final furlong
went right start, prominent, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on
Nonrunner
Seleet made a pleasing debut when unfancied at Beverley and can score again today at the main expense of Monte Alto, Rule Of Life and Masai Moon. Michael Jarvis' Seleet may well prove to be better over further in time but he was impressive sweeping late to win on debut and looks worth siding with today. His mark of 80 is high enough for the time being but the stable is in good nick and he looks the call. Masai Moon has tried a variety of trips but has gone close over this seven furlongs before and must have very solid place claims at least. He will appreciate any rain that comes. Le Singe Noir has been in consistent form on the all-weather and is another for the place pot punter, however Monte Alto could be of more interest on his handicap debut. He is bred to improve with age. Curzon Prince went close on his handicap debut and can go well now back on turf, as can Rule Of Life who romped to victory last time out. What he beat is debatable however and so we will pass him over, and return to Seleet as the selection.
Curzon Prince (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Held up, effort 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ran on, 4th of 11, 3/4l behind All of Me (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Seleet (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Beverley 1m mdn stk (5) gf in Apr beating Stark Contrast (8-11) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Monte Alto (IRE) 1-3fav (9-3) Dwelt, soon tracking leaders on outer, went 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, idled inside final furlong but well in command, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd beating Buxton (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Dora Explora 14-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, drifted slightly right well inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge, 4th of 9, 2l behind Annemasse (9-3) at Chester 1m 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Rule of Life 4-9fav (9-3) Always prominent, driven to lead over 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, impressive, won at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Apr beating Six of Hearts (9-0) by 7l, 10 ran.
Masai Moon 15-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, led 2f out, soon headed by winner, kept on until lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Sandrey (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Ben Chorley 10-3 (8-12) Tracked leaders, smooth headway to challenge 2f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, driven clear final furlong, readily, won at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Sept beating High Five Society (8-9) by 2l, 15 ran.
Jord (IRE) 3-1 (8-13) Held up, progress halfway, ridden over 1f out, ran to lead well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol beating Napoleon Dynamite (8-12) by 1l, 7 ran.
