tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, kept on, went 2nd towards finish
led and keen, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd towards finish
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well
Declamation won his maiden over 7f here in May but has yet to threaten in handicaps while Hard Core Debt will need a big improvement on his recent form in Ireland if he's to figure on his debut for new connections. A 7f winner at Catterick, Silkelly can be given a chance if she stays the longer trip and breeding suggests she will, but ZAITSEV looks the one to beat. Ollie Pears' charge had a subsequent winner back in third when scoring over track and trip earlier this month and a follow-up looks on the cards.
Hard Core Debt 25-1 (9-8) Slowly away and in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out and kept on one pace, 7th of 8, 5l behind Target Acquired (8-9) at Cork 7f hcp 50-80 sft in Jun.
Zaitsev (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Orions Hero (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Silkelly 2-1 (9-7) Led 1f, tracked leader, led 2f, soon riden, every chance inside final furlong, kept on and lost 2nd place towards finish, 3rd of 5, 1/2l behind Absolute Diamond (7-13) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Declamation (IRE) 5-2fav (8-11) Pressed winner until 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Springheel Jake (9-4) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.