chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
held up in touch, ridden and outpaced over 4f out, kept on well inside final furlong
in rear, ridden and outpaced over 4f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hung left over 1f out, soon headed
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, ran on
Ballyhurry acts well at this course and is expected to take plenty of beating today. Jumeirah Scarer and Simply St Lucia are open to more improvement than Brace Of Doves and can provide the sternest challenges. Simply St Lucia will be suited by the ground and can be expected to be a lot sharper now that she has got the benefit of a seasonal run behind her. A mile is ideal for her and she could be good value for the forecast. Jumeirah Scarer was done for toe near the finish at Ayr on Thursday and will also be suited by this extra furlong. He is still unexposed on turf and he is one to bear in mind if Mick Channon decides to send him to Redcar at the start of next week. However, Ballyhurry is preferred for the present time, as he looks to have everything in his favour today. The assistance of Kieren Fallon virtually assures that he will not be the best value bet of the day. Still Ballyhurry does look to be the likeliest winner on the evidence available and he gets a confident vote here.
Ballyhurry (USA) 9-2 (9-9) In rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 8, hd behind Sarraaf (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (5) gf.
Jumeirah Scarer 4-1 (9-9) With leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Hits Only Cash (8-12) at Ayr 7f mdn 0-70 (5) sft.
Mister Arjay (USA) 33-1 (9-2) Towards rear, never dangerous, 13th of 16, 19l behind Tanforan (8-3) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gd.
Brace of Doves 7-2fav (8-5) Led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Tsaroxy (9-2) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Simply St Lucia 9-1 (8-8) Led, headed over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 6, 20l behind Llamadas (7-12) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (D2) fbs in Mar.