in touch, ridden, outpaced 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead post
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
in touch, lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong
always towards rear
raced keenly, led, headed over 3f out, ridden to lead again over 1f out, edged right, kept on final furlong, headed post
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
always behind
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden, outpaced over 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
behind until kept on final furlong, never nearer
Coconut Queen has to be the choice in a race where many are out of form, Five Wishes and Karma Llama may be the best alternatives. The selection has obvious ability but has been missing the break recently. The trainer is hopeful that the cheek pieces can make her concentrate at the start and if she does get off on terms she should take a great deal of beating. Five Wishes showed improved form on softish ground at Ayr last time out, her handicap debut. If the ground doesn't dry out she should be involved in the finish. Karma Llama is from a stable in cracking form and she ran some terrific races last season. She should be spot on for this following two quiet runs this campaign and it would be no surprise to see her reach the frame. The best of the rest could be Handsomis, but if she starts on terms, Coconut Queen should be good enough to land first prize this afternoon.
Coconut Queen (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Dwelt, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong to go 3rd towards finish, no chance with first 2, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Satyricon (8-11) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Karma Llama (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) In rear, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 9l behind White Deer (9-7) at Thirsk 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Hansomis (IRE) 2-1 (8-12) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside last, kept on, just held, 2nd of 4, hd behind Distant Sun (9-1) at Ayr 6f mdn 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Dolly Coughdrop (IRE) 7-1 (8-0) Tracked leaders far side, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 9l behind Riverside Dancer (8-9) at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gf.
Five Wishes 5-1jt-fav (8-13) Outpaced towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner, well inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 1l behind Ishetoo (8-11) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs in May.
Kyrenia Girl (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong, 10th of 11, 20l behind Gold Digger Miss (8-12) at Southwell 6f mdn fll (5) fbs in Apr.
Waiheke Island 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders to halfway, soon lost place, weakened 2f out, last of 13, 37l behind Mambomoon (8-6) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Xaar Too Busy 40-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 6th of 12, 11l behind Sir Duke (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Alavana (IRE) 3-1fav (8-4) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 8l behind Kudbeme (8-13) at Catterick 7f fll hcp (5) gf.
Ocean of Champagne 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Mambomoon (8-6) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Smash N'Grab (IRE) 22-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 33l behind Dramatic (8-0) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Grethel (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) In touch until weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 21l behind Strabinios King (8-12) at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) gf.
