soon towards rear on outside, pushed along 4f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, struggling from over 3f out
held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, headway over 2f out, kept on and went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
led, ridden well over 1f out, soon headed, lost 2nd and no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader, led over 1f out, kept on, always in command
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and outpaced 4f out, headway over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out
slowly away, towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 3f out, went 3rd over 2f out, faded final furlong
ROCK N ROLL RANSOM is bred to be special and is fancied to make a winning debut here at the main expense of Rasselas and Defence Of Realm. This doesn't look the strongest of maidens and the selection is one of the best bred in the race. He represents a yard whose three-year-old's are in fantastic form and this son of Red Ransom is out of a top class mare from the family of Kayf Tara and Necklace. Belle Boleyn is not from such an illustrious family but she is not discounted on debut, Mashatu was a cheap purchase considering he is out of a Cheveley Park winner, whilst Defence Of Realm shaped with promise behind Bin Shamardal at Beverley but the form is not stacking up too well. Dhaafer remains capable of better as he takes in an easier maiden than at Newmarket the last twice (and Richard Hills rides for the first time), whilst Rasselas is more exposed but he didn't look a superstar on his reappearance which is frustrating given he got to within five lengths of Elusive Pimpernel at Newmarket last July. Jubilant Lady is not discounted especially with market support, however a chance is taken on Rock N Roll Ransom.
Santo Subito (IRE) 50-1 (10-3) Led to before 4th, soon lost place and behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Calzaghe (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Nov, 10 ran.
Crianza 150-1 (9-10) Always in rear, last of 11, 28l behind Akinoshirabe (8-10) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo fll stks (5) gf in May.
Defence Of Realm (GER) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 8l behind Bin Shamardal (8-11) at Beverley 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Dhaafer 16-1 (9-3) Always in rear, pushed along halfway, 8th of 9, 15l behind Qanoon (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Mashatu Pivotal gelding out of Wannabe Grand.
Massachusetts 20-1 (9-0) Always behind, eased when no chance over 1f out, tailed off, last of 12, 44l behind Cultivar (9-0) at Haydock 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Rasselas (IRE) 7-4 (9-3) Raced keenly, soon prominent, led 6f out, pushed along over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon outpaced, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Florentine Ruler (9-3) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Rock N Roll Ransom Red Ransom gelding out of Zee Zee Top.
Belle Boleyn Tobougg filly out of Belle De Jour.
Crimson Queen Red Ransom filly out of Rainbow Queen.
Ilkley 100-1 (8-5) Keen, raced wide, tracked leading pair until 5f out, ridden and weakened halfway, 7th of 8, 22l behind Namecheck (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Jubilant Lady (USA) Aptitude filly out of Traverse City.
