chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, headway entering final furlong, kept on, not reach leaders
chased leaders, hung badly right and led over 1f out, soon ridden, headed and no extra near finish
behind, ridden 2f out, never on terms
led, headed and carried right over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to lead near finish
dwelt, behind when hung badly left halfway, soon eased
chased leader, ridden and effort when slightly hampered over 1f out, kept on same pace
behind and soon outpaced, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
Brixworth Scribe is heading in the right direction and can break his maiden tag here, with Liberty Ship and Elijah Pepper worth another look and Attribution and Quest For Success the most interesting newcomers. The selection has the edge on experience here, having run three times and improved for each run. He has handled cut well enough on his only try and provided he gets out of the stalls like a racehorse this time then he looks the one to be on. Liberty Ship got the hang of things late on on his Haydock debut and should come on plenty for that. His pedigree suggests he will handle conditions and the step up in trip should suit, so a big run is anticipated. Elijah Pepper was not quite so promising at first glance, but was good enough to make the frame at Musselburgh and can improve for that to take a hand again. Debutante Attribution is a half brother to a 6f juvenile winner. He is respected although there are doubts about the ground, which may better suit Quest For Success given his pedigree, so money for Richard Fahey's colt would be interesting. Without that knowledge however we are happy to side with Brixworth Scribe.
Quest For Success (IRE) Noverre colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Moda Milano and 1m2f winner Blazing The Trail.
Liberty Ship 12-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 9, nk behind Little Big Boy (8-11) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.
Attribution Royal Applause colt, half-brother to 6f-1m winner In Space and 1m2f winner Castagna.
Elijah Pepper (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden halfway, headway and hung right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Primo Heights (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Starlight Girl 4-1 (8-12) Went right start, with leader, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance until no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Roker Park (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Brixworth Scribe 9-4jt-fav (8-11) Dwelt and behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Gin Genereux (8-13) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Magnushomestwo (IRE) Val Royal colt out of 6f-7f winner Classy Act.
Whiskey Creek 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 9l behind Philario (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Ponder Anew (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden halfway, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 6, 7l behind Just A Dancer (9-0) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (4) sft in May.
Best Suited Averti filly, half-sister to several winners from 6f-1m4f.
Coffee Cup (IRE) Royal Academy filly out of 1m-1m4f winner Christel Flame.
Smilodon 200-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, last of 11, 13l behind Philario (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Keep Shining 100-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 10l behind Gin Genereux (8-13) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
