mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, not much room 4f out and over 3f out, soon in rear, tailed off
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division and keen, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened towards finish
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, not much room 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on to take 2nd towards finish
held up towards rear and keen, headway and edged left over 1f out, no impression
behind, ridden over 1f out, soon headway, kept on and no impression
towards rear on inner, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, edged right, kept on well
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, just held for 2nd place
The work ethic of Mark Johnston's yard is unquestionable and its one of the reasons why they are among the most successful operators on the current racing scene; so there are solid foundations for giving their AVONROSE the seal of approval here; Standpoint deserves to find a race before too long and also merits respect, while Mejd was unsuited by the rain-soaked ground at Nottingham earlier in the month, so is also worth a mention now he takes his chance on more suitable underfoot conditions. However, the handicap system being as it is, Avonrose has a live chance on these terms. As the only three-year-old filly in the line up, the daughter of Avonbridge gets a weight for age and sex allowance, which gives her a bit or room to manoeuvre on these terms. This is the first of three possible engagements for her this week, so expect Avonrose to be kept busy if everything goes to plan for her this afternoon.
Wigram's Turn (USA) 8-1 (9-12) Soon outpaced and pushed along in rear, headway from 2f out, kept on same pace over 1f out, 6th of 10, 11l behind Skyfire (8-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Reel Buddy Star 13-2 (9-12) Held up in touch, headway to lead over 2f out, soon hung right, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 13, 2l behind San Cassiano (9-0) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Alpen Glen 16-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, led over 10f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 43l behind Dirar (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Dec.
Turn Me On (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Held up, ridden 3f out, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 6l behind Reel Buddy Star (9-10) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Sir George (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Always prominent, took keen hold, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed entering final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Christmas Carnival (8-13) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Standpoint 5-1 (9-4) Led early, tracked winner, strong challenge under pressure from 2f out, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Kay Gee Be (9-8) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Billy Dane (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Led until over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 13l behind Capponi (9-2) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Mejd (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, effort 3f out, soon hung left, weakened 2f out, 5th of 9, 8l behind Christmas Carnival (8-13) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Cheers For Thea (IRE) 10-3fav (8-13) Mid-division, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 10, hd behind Whirly Dancer (8-13) at Doncaster 7f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf.
Rosbay (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Steadied start, always behind, 8th of 11, 9l behind Jonny Lesters Hair (9-4) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Harriet's Girl 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, short of room over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 6l behind Capponi (9-5) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Signor Verdi 20-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, 2nd of 15, 1l behind First Post (8-6) at Newbury 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Aquarian Spirit 40-1 (7-13) Mid-division, headway when short of room and hampered over 1f out, kept on, 9th of 19, 5l behind Circumvent (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Avonrose 9-2 (8-5) Led and brought main group to stands side, made rest, ridden and hung right 2f out, ridden and in command over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating First Post (8-8) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Northern Fling 14-1 (10-0) Always behind, 16th of 19, 20l behind Avenuesnalleyways (9-1) at York 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
