chased winner, ridden 2f out, kept on, always held
held up towards rear, hung left and weakened halfway
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 1f out
A small field for this opener and hardy the most exciting form on offer. Of those who have run, Charlotti Carlotti holds the best form and gets the nomination ahead of Rievaulx Valentino. The selection finished second on her racecourse debut at Thirsk and was then well-held in a strong Listed Contest at Beverley. She was on the 'wrong side' that day however so she deserves some credit and with the ground to suit today, she looks worth siding with to get her head in front. Rievaulx Valentino improved on his debut run when second in a Beverley maiden and if he continues his upwards progression then he should be involved in the finish although the stable's horses are not exactly flying at present. On the other hand James Given's runners are in good form and Myriola comes here with a solid chance. She may have had valid excuses for her last two runs (ground too quick and unsuited by Southwell's surface) and based on her debut, she has a chance. At a price Rio Sabotini could go well if improving on his debut run, however for the winner we will return to Charlotti Carlotti.
Rievaulx Valentino 15-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Prime Performer (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in May.
Frizzini 33-1 (9-3) Started slowly, towards rear, ridden along and headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 11, 18l behind Prime Performer (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in May.
Rio Sabotini 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 10l behind Secret Asset (9-3) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Charlotti Carlotti (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden along when outpaced halfway, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Loch Jipp (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gd in May.
Myriola 18-1 (8-10) Chased leaders over 4f, 6th of 11, 13l behind Ellmau (8-13) at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in May.
Personal Choice Choisir filly out of winning sprinter Bonkers.
Invincible Rose (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 11l behind Starlit Sands (9-0) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in May.