chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased winner, until ridden over 1f out, no extra
in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace
behind and outpaced
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong
made all, driven clear over 1f out, impressive
slowly into stride, outpaced towards rear, stayed on final furlong, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression
towards rear, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong
This looks a tricky maiden to open the card and from a shortlist of Faraway Sound, Bragging Rights and Northumberland we will side with Faraway Sound. The selection has shown promise on his 2 runs to date and there was plenty to like about the way he chased home Folsomprisonblues. He still showed signs of greenness and he should improve for the experience. Bragging Rights chased home Fathey last time which was a good effort on his debut, but he shapes as though he will be better over slightly further. in time. Northumberland is a strapping colt and he showed promise on his racecourse bow, but he may need at least another run before he is seen at his best this season. Of the newcomers What A Fella makes most appeal, but for the winner we will stick with Faraway Sound.
Abu Derby (IRE) Fath colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Ballymorris Boy.
Bragging Rights (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance, kept on one pace close home, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Fathey (8-10) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Chipolini (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 2f out, beaten over 1f out, 7th of 8, 18l behind Effort (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Court Judgement (IRE) Diktat colt out of winning hurdler Sharpe's Lady.
Faraway Sound (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 11, hd behind Folsomprisonblues (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in May.
Kheylide (IRE) Kheleyf colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Wynberg.
Lonsdale Lad 40-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out, last of 6, 17l behind White Shift (8-12) at Great Leighs 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Apr.
Northumberland 11-4fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 5l behind Officer Mor (9-3) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in May.
South Central (USA) Forest Camp colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m.
What A Fella Lujain colt out of a moderate racemare.
Hel's Angel (IRE) Pyrus filly, half-sister to 7f winner Dreaming Diva and miler Rem Time.
El Bobby (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Chased leaders to halfway, 9th of 11, 16l behind Rowayton (8-8) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.
Sale Or Return (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 17l behind Clumber Place (9-0) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gs in Apr.