dwelt, towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on (hand-timed)
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, one pace final furlong
in touch, driven halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
started slowly, behind, soon chased along, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
dwelt, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, headed, no extra close home
soon led, ridden, edged right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up, pushed along, headway over 1f out, ridden, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, driven along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
soon pushed along, weakened final furlong
prominent, driven over 2f out, ridden, one pace final furlong
towards rear, chased along halfway, never reached challenging position
prominent, ridden 2f out, soon one pace
Pretty Majestic can open her account at the expense of Stormburst, Startolini and a whole host of promising newcomers including Emma's Surprise. Pretty Majestic finished a highly promising second to Richard Hannon's prolific winner Gilded on her debut at Salisbury recently, and on that form she should take all the beating. The daughter of Invincible Spirit will appreciate the easier conditions as well, and it will be a surprise if she does not go close. Stormburst was well backed when beaten at Pontefract last time, but she too should come on for the run and can go well along with Startolini who has that bit of experience, having had two outings already. The dark horse here though could be Emma's Surprise, with the Kevin Ryan stable going great guns at present. They sent out Tender Moments to make a winning bow at the weekend, and if there is any money for this daughter of Tobougg, a half-sister to six winners, then the hint should be taken. However, we are prepared to back Pretty Majestic to go one better in the opener.
Emma's Surprise Tobougg filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m5f including the smart Indian Rocket.
Jane of Arc (FR) Trempolino filly, half-sister to winners up to 7f.
Ponty Rossa (IRE) Distant Music filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Pretty Majestic (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden and headway to go 2nd over 1f out, soon hung right, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Gilded (9-3) at Salisbury 5f 2yo fll (3) frm.
Startolini 4-1 (8-12) With leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Opal Noir (9-3) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Streamer Elnadim filly out of 6f & 7f winner Noble Water.
Valley of The Moon (IRE) Monashee Mountain filly, half-sister to winning sprinters Limanda & Tenby.
Stormburst (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Eloquent Rose (9-0) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gd in Apr.
