led, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, no extra close home
with leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish
in rear and outpaced, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders on outer, weakened over 1f out
FINAL OVATION is selected here ahead of Star Cruiser and Petrocelli. John Quinn's gelding has a more solid profile than many of his rivals and his second to Micky's Knock Off here last time is the best piece of recent form on offer. He holds Media Jury on that run and although still a maiden he is fancied to break his duck. Petrocelli is the one to beat on official ratings but his form this year has been poor; however a market move for this 72-rated runner would have to be taken seriously. Star Cruiser represents a yard in great form so is considered as he drops in trip, while Kirby's Gem and Reel Credit Crunch are both modest but the re-application of blinkers on the last-named may see her run a better race. The market could be informative here, however we are happy to nominate Final Ovation to win.
Final Ovation (IRE) 9-4 (8-6) Pulled hard early, in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Micky's Knock Off (8-9) at Beverley 5f 3yo clm (5) gf in Apr.
Media Jury 40-1 (8-11) With winner 2f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 11l behind Micky's Knock Off (8-9) at Beverley 5f 3yo clm (5) gf in Apr.
Petrocelli 11-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 7l behind Avow (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo clm stks (5) pol in Apr.
Star Cruiser (USA) 25-1 (8-11) Hampered start, towards rear, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 13l behind Whispered Times (8-13) at Redcar 6f All clm stks (6) gf in Apr.
Kirkby's Gem 33-1 (7-13) In rear, never a factor, 7th of 10, 7l behind Taborcillo (9-4) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Reel Credit Crunch 66-1 (8-4) Led 1f, tracked leader until over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 28l behind Catherines Call (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo sell stks (6) pol in Apr.