slowly away chased leaders after 1f, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
disputed lead until led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, stayed on
chased leading pair, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
disputed lead until ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt chased leaders, switched left 2f out, headway soon after, led inside final furlong, ridden out
Les Eyre's newcomer Cardinal Sin is a very speedily-bred half-brother to Confessional and wouldn't need to be a world-beater to make a winning start but COMPTON RIVER showed good pace for a long way on his comeback and produced some decent performances in his first campaign so looks the one to be on. Frank The Barber has been in good form on the all-weather and is better than his finishing position at Wolverhampton suggests. Taffetta should attract support with her allowance and though looking as though an extra furlong would suit this is a stiff 5f so she should be thereabouts.
Cardinal Sin Major Cadeaux gelding out of Golden Nun.
Compton River 4-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Star Fire (9-0) at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Dancruise (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Took keen hold chasing leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 30l behind Don't Touch (9-0) at Newcastle 6f mdn stks (5) sft.
Frank The Barber (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace, lost place final 100 yards, 6th of 7, 4l behind Lucky Clover (8-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) in Apr.
Silver Detail (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, weakened 2f out, last of 10, 35l behind Angel Vision (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn fll stks (5) gd.
Taffetta 11-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, hung right from halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on well, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Savannah Beau (8-12) at Newcastle 5f fll hcp (5) gs.