tracked leader, shaken up to lead over 1f out, ran on, readily
slowly away, in rear, ridden 3f out, never near leaders
dwelt, in rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out
keen, held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, better for race
pulled hard, led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon outpaced by winner
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leading pair, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
Two newcomers hailing from bigger yards while a number bring promise to the table which in total make this a very interesting little heat. The filly Rio Guru is the selection to put behind a disappointing effort on the Knavesmire where the ground was very deep and she never looked comfortable throughout the contest. Today's ground should be perfect while the fact connections opted to run her in the Cheshire Oaks after one very promising effort in maiden company, from which the form has worked out exceptionally well, reflects the promise she was evidently showing at home. Last Three Minutes hails from a yard whose charges have been showing that a return to form awaits after a spell in the doldrums. He was sent off at large odds for his racecourse debut where he finished fourth in what has subsequently emerged to be a smart maiden. John Gosden's newcomers tend to benefit for their initial racecourse experience so on those grounds we will pass over on Lion Gate although should the market suggest otherwise he would become interesting. His American pedigree is very strong being related to some smart performers. Seventh Cavalry has not progressed from his promising racecourse debut and looks one to avoid although he takes a drop in trip here after not looking the strongest of finishers over 1m 2f. Rio Guru is the pick to land the opener.
Last Three Minutes (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, hung badly right over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 14, 3l behind Mountain Pride (9-3) at Leicester 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Lion Gate (USA) Distant View colt, brother to 6f-1m1f winner Sightseek and miler Viziership.
Major Promise 66-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 18l behind Boucheron (8-8) at Pontefract 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd.
Mazaris (IRE) Mull of Kintyre colt, half-brother to winning miler Unicorn Reward.
Seventh Cavalry (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden to chase winner well over 1f out, soon one paced, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Moon Sister (8-9) at Warwick 1m 3f mdn stk (5) sft.
Circadian Rhythm 50-1 (8-10) Always in rear, struggling from 3f out, last of 8, 18l behind Fountains Abbey (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn fll (5) sft.
Rio Guru (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Chased leaders, driven over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 13l behind Amber Queen (9-0) at York 7f mdn fll (4) hvy.
