jumped left at start and always rear division
never better than mid-division
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong
chased leaders to halfway
mid-division, ridden along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
hampered at start and towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, ridden to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, weakened inside
mid-division, ridden along and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, soon chased along and weakened halfway
behind, soon ridden along, some late headway, never reached challenging position
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon beaten
towards rear and soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
jumped left at start, always towards rear
Barbary Boy is taken to break his maiden tag in the finale at the expense of Nickel Silver and Admiral Bond. The selection ran well on his last two outings as a two year old finishing second to Wingbeat in his last run at Yarmouth in October, a race which is beginning to work out well. His yard have had a good start to the flat season and continue to churn out the winners. He is bred to do better with age and looks a horse to stay on the right side of. Nickel Silver is another having his seasonal reappearance having performed with credit last season as a two year old. He was a little exposed though and failed to improve having shown promise in his first two races. That said he is one of the short list, as is Admiral Bond who has fitness on his side and ran well enough when finishing mid field in a competitive Redcar maiden recently so will be worth noting in the betting market. But for the winner we return to Barbary Boy.
The Cube 12-1 (8-10) In touch, driven to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 12, nk behind Le Toreador (9-4) at Redcar 5f mdn hcp (5) frm in Jun.
Admiral Bond (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 8l behind Muftarres (8-7) at Redcar 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Aspendale (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 27l behind Wikaala (9-3) at Beverley 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Barbary Boy (FR) 5-2fav (9-3) Led main group, overall leader well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, hampered slightly, no extra, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Wingbeat (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Do As I Say 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, one pace from over 2f out, 5th of 10, 9l behind Everything (8-9) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
First Swallow 16-1 (8-10) Went right start, outpaced towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 7l behind Everything (8-9) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Groundhog Day 33-1 (9-7) Pulled hard, in touch on outside, weakened 2f out, 11th of 12, 17l behind Arabian Art (9-0) at Warwick 6f mdn fll (5) frm in Jun.
Miss Taboo (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 11, 10l behind Slip Star (8-12) at Doncaster 7f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Nickel Silver 4-1 (9-3) Behind, headway 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 4th of 7, 7l behind Quest For Success (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Oct.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon ridden mid-division, effort 2f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 10, 5l behind Ursus (8-2) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Lovely Lilling 80-1 (8-12) Mid-division, weakened 2f out, last of 10, 16l behind Everything (8-9) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Lydia's Legacy 100-1 (8-11) Slowly away, always towards rear, 13th of 16, 20l behind Muhajaar (9-2) at Haydock 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Molly Two Muhtarram filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Harrys House.
Mrs Bun 9-1 (8-12) Dwelt, always towards rear, 9th of 10, 15l behind Everything (8-9) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Portugal 20-1 (8-12) With leader, hung left 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 13l behind Royal Grace (8-12) at Doncaster 5f mdn stk (4) gs in Jun.
Tendulkar's Diva (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 7l behind Amicus Meus (9-7) at Doncaster 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Jun.
