in touch, chased along halfway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, ridden along over 2f out, some late headway, never reached challenging position
towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway when not much room over 1f out, switched left and stayed on final furlong
held up behind leaders, led on bit well over 1f out, pushed out final furlong easily
prominent, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
dwelt, always rear division
always behind
towards rear, ridden along and headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon beaten
Alan Swinbank has found a good opportunity for Soccerjackpot to lose his maiden tag, Jibajaba and Medici Pearl may provide most danger. The selection has been unlucky to come up against a couple of improving performers in two races to date, but hasn't been beaten far. This does look his easiest task to date and could be worth a bet. Richard Fahey's newcomer Jibajaba is certainly worth a look in the betting. This gelding has a decent enough pedigree and the yard are more than capable of getting one ready first time out. Medici Pearl has shown promise in two very good maidens and has to be a banker for some place money. The once raced Mix N Match is from a top yard and another to keep a close eye on in the market, but Soccerjackpot appears to have the strongest form on show and he gets our vote.
Didactic 20-1 (8-10) Led 5f, ridden and weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind Blue Monkey (8-13) at Southwell 7f mdn aut stk (6) fbs in Apr.
He's Mine Too 20-1 (9-3) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway over 3f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 9l behind Colorado Rapid (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Jibajaba (USA) Aljabr gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter A Little Halo Joy.
Mix N Match 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 16l behind Tombi (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Seeking The Buck (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Disputed 2nd place, driven to challenge 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 7l behind Pipedreamer (9-0) at Goodwood 1m mdn stk (5) gd.
Soccerjackpot (USA) 15-8jt-fav (9-3) In touch, ridden over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, bumped inside final furlong and again close home, kept on, 2nd of 8, hd behind Ragheed (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 3yo mdn (4) frm.
Western Land 5-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, keen early, soon chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 13, 11l behind Shaftesbury Avenue (9-13) at Southwell 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) fbs in Mar.
Distant Pleasure 10-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 6l behind Pennyrock (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Hillside Smoki (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 11, well behind Odin Dawn (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
I Will If You Will 22-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden well over 2f out, weakened entering straight, 6th of 10, 12l behind Ridgewell (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.
Lilac Moon (GER) 50-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, ridden and hung left over 2f out, 10th of 15, 11l behind Carillon (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Sept.
Livalex 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway to chase winner over 2f out to 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 10l behind Dan Dare (9-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Medici Pearl 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong but never going pace to challenge, 4th of 13, 7l behind Azeema (9-0) at Chester 7f 3yo mdn fll (3) gd.
Poppets Sweetlove 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 8th of 12, 11l behind Shmookh (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Suspender (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Dwelt, towards rear, switched right 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Pennyrock (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.