tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leader, led 3f out, shaken up 1f out, pushed out
close up, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
tracked leader, tracked winner 3f out, ridden and no impression final furlong
keen led, headed 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
FANTASY FRY has shown clear progression in three starts so Hughie Morrison's charge gets the nod in a maiden that shouldn't take much winning with benchmark Diamond Vine looking average while Rigolleto wouldn't have to be anything special to win on debut. From a sire that has produced plenty of success stories the selection followed a solid debut with a much improved run before finding just one too good when switched to this track last time out. He was staying on well that day so the step back up in trip should help him go one better. Diamond Vine has hinted at some ability and has had his two best runs at this track but will need to show more. Rigolleto is related to a few useful sprinters so should go well on debut and Thomas Tompion also has plenty of winning relations and from a shrewd yard is respected though he might need more cut in the ground. An intriguing opener where Fantasy Fry can continue heading in the right direction.
Diamond Vine (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Towards rear, in touch over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 6l behind Veil Of Night (7-12) at Leicester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Fantasy Fry 3-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, travelling well when not clear run 2f out, soon switched sharply right to outside, plenty to do and stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, not reached winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Stunning In Purple (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) fm.
Local Diktator 50-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f, edged left final furlong, 7th of 8, 9l behind Stunning In Purple (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) fm.
Rigolleto (IRE) Ad Valorem colt out of Jallaissine.
Minus Tolerance 50-1 (8-1) Took keen hold, chased leader until 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 19l behind Sextons House (8-13) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.
Thomas Tompion (IRE) Captain Rio colt out of Severa.
