led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on until headed and no extra final 100 yards
mid-division, ridden and effort centre over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, one pace
stumbled start, behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden and effrot over 1f out, every chance until one pace final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led final 100 yards, stayed on
tracked leader, lost place well over 1f out, soon weakened
A typically competitive affair in which Darcy's Pride is our selection against Quicks The Word and Jun Fan. Darcy's Pride hails from the yard of David Barker and while her own form has been a tad disappointing of late, the trainer's sprinters do look to be coming back to hand and from a helpful draw, we can get a run for our money at a fair price. Quicks The Word is a regular in events of this nature. He ran on well to finish third in a recent Apprentices race at Carlisle. Jun Fan has a horror draw to work from. That said, his yard are in form. Baltimore Jack has tumbled rapidly down the ratings and is one to note in the market. Dark Champion has ran well at the course previously and cannot be dismissed. Messiah Garvey has won well in plating grade but has struggled outside. Ryedane has struggled badly for form although he does act on the surface. Johnston's Glory won arguably one of the worst sellers ever staged on a British racecourse. Spirit Of Coniston has pace and is one to note in the market at longer odds. Darcy's Pride gets the call.
Baltimore Jack (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) In touch, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Dispol Isle (9-11) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Dark Champion 9-1 (9-6) Mid-division, one pace final furlong, 7th of 16, 5l behind Commander Wish (9-4) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Darcy's Pride (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Prominent for 3f, 12th of 14, 6l behind Choisette (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Messiah Garvey 4-1jt-fav (9-6) Mid-division, ran wide halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Lethal (8-11) at Catterick 6f sll (6) gf.
Quicks The Word 12-1 (8-3) Prominent, effort over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Miss Daawe (8-9) at Carlisle 6f app hcp (5) gd.
Conjecture 15-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Commander Wish (9-4) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Ryedane (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) In rear, ridden 2f out, some headway well over 1f out, no impression, 11th of 16, 11l behind Commander Wish (9-4) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Rainbow Bay 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Lethal (8-11) at Catterick 6f sll (6) gf.
Jun Fan (USA) 7-2fav (8-9) In touch, ridden along halfway, led briefly entering final furlong, headed and kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Lujiana (8-7) at Doncaster 5f app hcp (6) gd.
Johnston's Glory (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out to lead near finish, won at Hamilton 5f mdn sll (6) gs beating Violet's Pride (9-0) by a nk, 11 ran.
Spirit of Coniston 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 11l behind Commander Wish (9-4) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Tom Tower (IRE) 66-1 (9-8) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 13l behind No Grouse (9-9) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
