chased leaders, outpaced 2f out
chased leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
slow away, soon pushed along, good headway halfway, ridden to lead well over 1f out, kept on well
with leaders, ridden halfway, hung left and weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong
in touch and pushed along, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, never troubled leaders
not much room after start, pushed along and outpaced behind, never dangerous
with leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
with leaders, one pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden over halfway, stayed on final furlong, not troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on final furlong
outpaced towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well to chase winner well inside final furlong, no impression
Animated showed promise first time out at Hamilton but the David Nicholls-trained colt may struggle to give weight away all round and preference is for My Valerina, who is taken to make the most of the weight that she receives with Wi Dud maybe the best of the remainder. The selection has the advantage of experience over her rivals and has solid form as well so, in receipt of weight, she looks worth chancing. James Given has his string in good form so Mambo Spirit has to be respected although lack of a previous run has to be of concern, as it could be for Peter Chapple-Hyam's Hurricane Spirit. David Barron has his string in good order but he is hardly know for his success with first time out youngsters so Imperial Beach is probably best watched. Danum Dancer is entitled to improve for his two runs but needs to, while Valley of The Moon gave little cause for optimism on his debut and is another best left out of calculations. Kevin Ryan can do little wrong with his juveniles at present so Wi Dud has to be respected but My Valerina has a fitness and weight advantage and she gets the vote.
Animated 10-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Hill of Lujain (8-10) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in May.
Nordic Light (USA) Belong To Me colt, half-brother to 6f winner Sneak Preview.
Wi Dud Elnadim colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m2f.
Mambo Spirit (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Hurricane Spirit (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m6f.
Imperial Beach (USA) Coronado's Quest gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Korty Averti colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m.
Nota Liberata 16-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden halfway, never able to challenge, 5th of 10, 6l behind Steelcut (8-9) at Redcar 5f nov stk (5) gd in May.
The Nifty Fox 25-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside last, 5th of 7, 5l behind Mood Music (9-3) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Danum Dancer 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, out paced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Chief Editor (9-0) at York 5f nov stk (3) gs in May.
Sir Charles Mujahid colt out of winning miler Chocolate.
Valley of The Moon (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, 9th of 15, 9l behind Emma's Surprise (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf in May.
My Valerina (IRE) 9-2 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Aahayson (8-12) at Catterick 5f nov stk (5) gf.
