held up mid-division, hung right on bend well over 2f out, soon weakened, tailed off over 1f out
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not quicken
in touch, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders on outer, ridden and weakened over 1f out
pushed along and outpaced towards rear, weakened over 2f out
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on
FAITHFUL DUCHESS gets the vote to break her maiden tag, while both Alsufooh and Tia Juana are worth noting. The selection ran three times last year showing improvement in each race. She caught the eye in a handicap at Thirsk last time out finishing fifth of thirteen and connections have chosen to return to a maiden. If at her best she will not be far away come the business end. Alsufoosh has chosen the same route having finished in mid field in a handicap last time out. Mark Johnston has his team of horses in good order at present and for that reason she should be well respected. Tia Juana left the Godolphin camp to join Ben Haslam and has yet to show a great deal in her two starts this season. This is however her easiest task to date so any moves in the market should be monitored. Faithful Duchess has the best form on offer and looks the percentage call.
Big Whitfield 16-1 (8-1) Led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Game Lad (8-13) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Chambers (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 11l behind Ace Of Spies (9-1) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Indian Violet (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Mid-division, effort on outside under pressure over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Dream Win (9-0) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Northumberland 66-1 (8-6) Chased leader, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 18l behind Dabbers Ridge (8-11) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Star Addition 12-1 (8-4) Chased leader, quickly weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 27l behind Cornus (7-13) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Spavento (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) In touch stand side rail, ridden and effort well over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression, 4th of 10, 6l behind Top Bid (8-6) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Adam De Beaulieu (USA) 22-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Layla's Lexi (8-6) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Tislaam (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 4th, 4th of 11, 8l behind Whispered Times (8-3) at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Alsufooh (USA) 15-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Tribal Myth (9-1) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Bravo Blue (IRE) 150-1 (8-12) Prominent, lost place halfway, 8th of 9, 25l behind Staff Sergeant (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Apr.
Ellies Image 66-1 (8-4) In rear, effort 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 15l behind Our Boy Barrington (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Faithful Duchess (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon beaten, 5th of 13, 9l behind Dolphin Rock (8-10) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Tia Juana (IRE) 28-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on and no impression, 4th of 9, 10l behind Babycakes (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol.
