tracked leaders, challenged on bit over 3f out, led over 1f out, hard held
made most until headed over 1f out, no chance with winner
led early, tracked leader, upsides 6f out until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Most racegoers will have headed for the exits by the time BLACK PIRATE completes his expected hat-trick. He looked a very nice prospect when making a successful debut under Rules at Wetherby, his first start since scoring between the flags by 15l just over a year ago. Big Bad Dream showed a bit of potential on his debut here last January but didn't enjoy much faster conditions at Hexham in April. Ciarabella has been beaten a very long way in both starts on this track.
Black Pirate 9-2 (11-3) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon led, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Wetherby 2m (5) hvy in Feb beating Court Master (11-3) by 8l, 12 ran.
Big Bad Dream (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, plugged on from over 3f out, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 25 3/4l behind Schiaparannie (10-5) at Hexham 2m (6) gd in Apr.
Ciarabella (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 31l behind Idee De Garde (11-5) at Ayr 2m (5) hvy in Jan.
