in touch, not clear run over 2f out, switched right and headway when hampered over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
close up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, driven out
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, not reach leaders
led and hung left to far side rail, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
in touch, hung left 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
dwelt and behind, outpaced 2f out, tailed off and eased final furlong
dwelt and behind, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
The History Man, Santerno and Intigold are the three we like in this maiden to open the card and the vote is given to The History Man. The selection is not the most straightforward but he has shown enough to suggest that he can take this contest. He was a beaten favourite over 6f last time at Carlisle but the return to the minimum trip should suit and with his stable in decent form he is taken to finally get his head in front. Santerno rates as the main danger and this filly showed enough on her debut when second behind Capitol Kid to suggest that she can take a hand in the finish. She will need to improve for that run but her stable continues in good form and she should go well. Intigold has shown a fair level of form and he could be interesting if he is allowed an easy lead as he will try and bowl along in front. A market move for any of the newcomers should be noted, but for the winner we return to The History Man.
Intigold 7-1 (8-7) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 4th of 10, 1l behind Orpsie Boy (8-2) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Spirit of Coniston 28-1 (8-7) Towards rear, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 10, 5l behind Orpsie Boy (8-2) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
The History Man (IRE) 5-2fav (8-5) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out out pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Always Baileys (8-7) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) frm in May.
Viva Volta Superior Premium colt out of 5f-7f winner La Volta.
Jellytot (USA) Minardi filly out of 7f winner Dounine.
Santerno (IRE) 9-2 (8-5) Led early, remained in touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, hung badly right then left towards finish, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Capitol Kid (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
Move On (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Jumped left at start and always behind, last of 12, 19l behind Alugat (8-7) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf.
Food For Thought Mind Games filly out of 5f winner Ladycake.
