chased leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on under pressure to go 3rd well inside final furlong, no impression with leading pair
mid-division, driven 3f out, ridden and headway to challenge over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead towards finish
held up on outside, effort and headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders, effort 2f out, ridden and no impression approaching final furlong
led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra final furlong
behind, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, soon behind
soon outpaced, always behind
After vast improvement from first run to second Robin Bastiman's JOZAFEEN is given the nod in this maiden ahead of Raleigh Quay and Micky's Bird. Despite the form from her last effort not working out the selection's performance was nonetheless taking as she stayed on well to just be held. Her debut run also shines a favourable light on her so with more expected she can get on top this time. Raleigh Quay had two solid starts before finding improvement last time finishing second best from a well though of Godolphin runner. The form from that race has a strong look about it and Mickey Hammond's charge looks on for another bold show. Micky's Bird found improvement when dropping into selling company on her last run but her maiden form is off putting while No Quarter could get in the places if building on a solid run last time. This race seems all about progression and Jozafeen looks the most likely to kick on again.
Golden Emperor (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Held up, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 11l behind Hoof It (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Raleigh Quay (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Led, hung right on bend over 2f out, headed 2f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Atlantis Star (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
No Quarter (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Held up, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 6l behind Our Joe Mac (8-12) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Ya Boy Sir (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Led to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 17l behind Merseyside Star (9-3) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Bintalaleumydarlin (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) With leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 13l behind Our Joe Mac (8-12) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Hotgrove Boy Tobougg gelding out of Tanwir.
Jozafeen 11-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden and switched over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 10, hd behind Mr Grinch (8-13) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Micky's Bird 40-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Anjomarba (8-6) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo sll (6) gd in May.
Wing N Prayer (IRE) 20-1 (8-0) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, never dangerous, 4th of 6, 13l behind Pallantes Cross (9-1) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Crystal Bridge 100-1 (8-1) Mid-division weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 18l behind Tell Me A Story (8-4) at Beverley 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
