Verdict

Few make any appeal with Sidney's Son setting a moderate standard and finishing closer dropped down to 6f last time. But VIOLETS STAR is preferred having found only one too good over today’s trip at Thirsk on her debut and normal progress can see her off the mark. Chico Dulce is a likely improver but the remainder are hard to recommend.

Formwatch

Mikkmu Mattmu gelding out of Citron.

Lucky Protector (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Awkward start, in touch, headway under pressure over 2f out, ran on same pace, no danger, 7th of 9, 11l behind Primeval (9-0) at Doncaster 6f stks (5) gd in Jul.

Moon Friend (IRE) 200-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, raced centre and always in rear, 13th of 15, 16 1/4l behind Yorkshire (9-4) at Redcar 6f stks (5) gs in Oct.

Sidney's Son (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Tracked leader on far rail, pushed along and wandered over 1f out, ridden and no telling impression inside last, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Oneforsue (9-2) at Redcar 6f stks (5) gd in Jun.

Chico Dulce 50-1 (9-4) Prominent, pressed leader 2f out, ridden over 1f out, held entering final furlong and faded, 5th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Lowton (9-11) at Newcastle 7f stks (5) pol in Jun.

Madge Mcsplash 200-1 (9-0) Mid-division, outpaced over 4f out, dropped to rear over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 31 3/4l behind Zouzanna (9-2) at Haydock 1m fll stks (5) gf in May.

Violets Star 150-1 (9-0) Pressed leader, ridden and every chance when hung left inside final furlong, kept on to chase winner towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Merry Minister (9-5) at Thirsk 7f stks (5) gs in Jun.

Beanie Blue 250-1 (9-2) Slowly away, always in rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Dark Kestrel (9-7) at Doncaster 6f stks (5) gd in May.

English Wren (IRE) Cityscape filly out of Englishwoman.

Magnolia Hawks (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, dropped to rear over 4f out, ridden 2f out, no response, last of 6, 12l behind Cori Glory (9-2) at Beverley 7f mdn fll stks (5) sft in Jun.