tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide, led, headed over 5f out, pressed winner until ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on towards finish
slow into stride, in rear, pushed along 3f out, weakened and eased over 1f out
towards rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, not much room approaching final furlong, soon switched right, kept on
in rear, pushed along 2f out, never nearer
raced wide in touch, weakened 4f out
towards rear, pushed along halfway, never a factor
in touch, headway 2f out, soon ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
prominent, led over 5f out, ridden and ran on
An interesting Listed contest with many stepping up from lower levels in a bid to acquire some black type. In contrast, the sole Irish raider, ZAFFY'S PRIDE, however, is lowered dramatically in class after finishing last of 14 in the Irish 1000 Guineas. However, she was only just over 10 lengths off the winner and has already shown strong form when placed in Group company. Chocoya has solid Listed form in the book and is usually on the premises while Gale Force Maya's latest victory was achieved in the style of a horse capable of stepping up in grade. Ventura Diamond's consistency should also see her in the shake-up and Just Beautiful could be anything on the back of a hat-trick of stylish novice auction wins.
Jouska 18-1 (9-4) Midfield, smooth headway before ridden after 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, weakened late on, 6th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Axana (9-4) at Lingfield 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) sft in May.
Breath Of Joy 3-1 (9-2) In rear, switched right over 2f out, pushed along over 1f but hung left, went 2nd final strides, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Raaeb (9-7) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (3) pol in Apr.
Gale Force Maya 4-1 (9-7) Made all, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Doncaster 7f hcp fll (4) gf in Apr beating Angel Of The Glen (9-7) by 3 1/4l, 6 ran.
Huboor (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) In rear, pushed after 4f out, soon ridden and beaten, last of 7, 14 1/4l behind Axana (9-4) at Lingfield 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) sft in May.
Last Surprise (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 22 3/4l behind Light Refrain (8-7) at Nottingham 6f lst fll stks (1) sft in May.
Pretty In Grey 15-2 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and outpaced 2f out, never involved, 9th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Lavender's Blue (9-0) at Kempton 1m lst fll stks (1) pol in Apr.
Red Poppy 20-1 (9-8) Held up rear of mid-division, ridden and edged left over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 18, 5 1/4l behind Boardman (9-9) at York 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Ventura Diamond (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, edged right and kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 6 1/2l behind Twilight Spinner (8-8) at Haydock 6f lst fll (1) hvy in May.
Zaffy's Pride (IRE) 28-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, close up and slightly hampered over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, last of 14, 10 1/4l behind Empress Josephine (9-2) at Curragh 1m Grp 1 fll (1) hvy in May.
Chocoya 5-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 11, 10l behind Light Refrain (8-7) at Nottingham 6f lst fll stks (1) sft in May.
Just Beautiful 6-4 (9-5) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, led on line, won at Chelmsford City 7f stks (5) pol in Apr beating Carolus Magnus (9-3) by nk, 10 ran.
