with leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden and lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, soon in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, in rear until driven and kept on from over 1f out, never near leaders
behind, outpaced 2f out, never on terms
in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong
behind, ridden halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, kept on under pressure final 2f, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, drew clear towards finish readily
chased leaders, hung left and outpaced halfway, soon behind
Sloop JohnB can make the most of his experience at the expense of Drachenfels and Asian Tale to claim this opening maiden. Drachenfels represents Kevin Ryan who has had a good start with his two-year-olds. A fairly expensive purchase at 52,000 guineas, Drachenfels is closely related to three juvenile winners and the market should be watched closely. Pat Haslam¿s Asian Tale ran a promising race on debut, finishing a close third. He had to come on the outside to deliver his challenge and kept on well, in a race which looked quite decent. He will come on for the experience and can go well here. Richard Fahey has won a couple of juvenile contests already, and he saddles Sloop JohnB, a close second behind an experienced rival over the course and distance last time. That was a fine performance, and although the ground will be significantly quicker today, Sloop JohnB looks a useful type and can go one better here.
Drachenfels Mind Games colt, brother to 5f winner Gifted Gamble, half-brother to two winning sprinters.
El Bobby (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear, soon chased along, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 17l behind Knavesmire (8-4) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft.
Fitzolini 11-1 (9-3) Towards rear and outpaced, raced far side group from well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Toby Tyler (9-0) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Sloop Johnb 5-1 (8-12) Steaded start, held up behind leaders, driven over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Knavesmire (8-4) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft.
Tagula Breeze (IRE) Tagula colt, half-brother to winning miler Not Now Lewis.
Tale of Silver (IRE) Pyrus gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Sawalef.
Verinco Bahamian Bounty colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m.
Approved Makbul filly, half-sister to 7f winner Indecision.
Asian Tale (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) In rear, headway on outer well over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Clumber Place (9-0) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gs in Apr.
Bianca Maria Bertolini filly, half-sister to 6f & 7f winner Caloosa.
Common Diva Auction House filly out of a moderate racemare.
Elaine's Folly Bahamian Bounty filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Leonide.
Gower Valentine 5-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 14l behind Knavesmire (8-4) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft.
Lucky Leigh Piccolo filly, half-sister to winning miler Alfredtheordinary.
Senora Verde Bahamian Bounty filly, half-sister to winning hurdler Viscount Rossini.
Jillolini 18-1 (8-8) Keen early, mid-division, outpaced halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 15l behind Caranbola (8-4) at Ripon 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gd in Apr.
