made all, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
behind and outpaced, never dangerous
chased leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, hung right and one pace from over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
Rievaulx Valentino can account for Liberty Ship and Abbey Express. The selection does not look to be the most willing of partners but when asked for his effort, he looks to have a modicum of ability and this might be enough to take this opportunity. Liberty Ship is similarly not without quirks. Modestly away on two starts, he has given a good account of himself when getting into gear. Abbey Express failed to build upon an eyecatching debut. He does have reasonable early pace. Tommy Tush is related to winners over further while Piccolo Pete is conversely bred for speed. The Magic Blanket put up an improved effort on his latest start while Varinia was well held on a foray into handicap company. Maid Bloom does not look one of the best of Bryan Smart's juvenile battalion. Rievaulx Valentino has had plenty of chances but he does not look totally ungenuine and is offered a final drink in the last chance saloon.
Rievaulx Valentino 3-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, kept on again final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Fol Hollow (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Jul.
Liberty Ship 5-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Brixworth Scribe (8-9) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Jun.
Abbey Express 50-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, soon beaten, 6th of 8, 8l behind Gothenburg (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jul.
Tommytush (IRE) Mujadil colt, brother to 7f winner La Marmotte, half-brother to 1m and hurdles winner Billowing Sail.
Piccolo Pete Piccolo colt, half-brother to winning sprinters Rehia and Treat Me Wild.
The Magic Blanket (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, effort and chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 5th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Lesson In Humility (8-7) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jul.
Varinia (IRE) 14-1 (7-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 10l behind Apollo Shark (9-0) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Maid In Bloom 22-1 (8-4) Behind, outpaced halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Lady Rangali (8-7) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.