Ben Bulben Pace, the first foal of a Listed winner over this trip, is an interesting newcomer but has already been gelded and Newmarket raiders are expected to dominate this maiden. NEW STORY wasn't far behind the third Mange All on debut at Newbury last month, despite running green and being hampered in the closing stages. Ismail Mohammed's colt may well reverse the form here and is preferred to Newmarket fifth Gwafa, who should also have improved for the experience. Vodka Wells won over hurdles in France but was well beaten on his first start for new connections.
Vodka Wells (FR) 8-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, ridden and well beaten 2 out, 11th of 13, 28l behind Dispour (11-8) at Sandown 2m 4yo hcp hdl (2) gs in Apr.
Beaulie 100-1 (8-11) Outpaced in rear, never a factor, last of 9, 16l behind Mitchell (9-4) at Redcar 7f sell stks (6) gs in May.
Ben Bulben Pace (IRE) Fastnet Rock gelding out of Littlepacepaddocks.
Drinks For Losers (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 25l behind Comedy King (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Gwafa (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Went sharply right start, in touch, headway 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 6l behind Tabreek (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in May.
King's Prospect 100-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, 18l behind Comedy King (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Lacerta 50-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, ran green in rear, never involved, 7th of 8, 21l behind Art Of War (9-5) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Mange All 11-4fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, ridden 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Connecticut (9-5) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.
New Story 33-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, driven when not clear run 2f out, switched outside over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 16, 6l behind Connecticut (9-5) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.
