held up in rear, weakened 2f out
held up on outside, effort 2f out, soon hung left and weakened
slowly into stride, chased leaders, effort halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, soon outpaced, behind before halfway
led, driven when headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, stayed on well
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened final furlong
FIRST BOMBARDMENT has the best form on offer. Beaten only a short-head in the Brocklesby at Doncaster on his debut, he gets the nod despite returning a losing favourite the last twice. Ayresome Angel failed to show any progress when third at Beverley and a newcomer will probably prove a bigger threat. Mayfair Lady has an entry in Redcar's Two-Year-Old Trophy while Lady Chara is related to a couple of winnings sprinters and is worth noting along with El Astronaute.
Bertie Buoy 28-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders on rail, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened inside final 2f, eased when no chance final furlong, last of 4, 18l behind Easton Angel (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft.
El Astronaute (IRE) Approve colt out of Drumcliffe Dancer.
First Bombardment 9-4fav (9-3) Led, driven over 1f out, headed inside final, soon ridden and not pace of winner, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Excessable (8-13) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Apr.
Invincible Bond Monsieur Bond colt out of Royal Pardon.
Ayresome Angel 3-1fav (8-12) Keen to post, keen tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Arranmore Girl (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (6) gf in Apr.
Lydia's Place 66-1 (8-9) Very slowly away, in rear and outpaced, 8th of 9, 8l behind Young John (9-5) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (3) sft.
Mayfair Lady Holy Roman Emperor filly out of Lady Luachmhar.
North Spirit (IRE) Zebedee colt out of Zara's Girl.
Lady Chara Stimulation filly out of Noble Nova.