tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead narrowly inside final furlong, headed and no extra near finish
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
with leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden and hard pressed, headed narrowly inside final furlong, rallied to lead again near finish
dwelt, always in rear
behind, outpaced over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on, no impression on first two
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon no impression
led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
Rapid Release is the selection in the nursery with Pride Of Kings and Scenic Pass put up as the alternatives. The selection won professionally at Brighton on a day when the conditions were foul and it would be no surprise to see a follow up this afternoon. Pride Of Kings makes a first start in handicaps. His most recent run at Beverley was given a form boost as the fourth came out to win in lesser grade. Mick Channon has won this race before so Scenic Pass has to come into the reckoning. Granted, she is exposed as ordinary but she does stay the trip. Jimwil has been close up on a couple of occasions over six furlongs and looks sure to pick up a race sooner than later. Old Father Zieten shaped with a degree of promise earlier in his career before putting up a stinker at Wolverhampton. The market is watched. The cheaply bought Musical Maze would be of interest were the market to speak in his favour. An ordinary nursery and Rapid Release looks best placed to pick it up.
Rapid Release (CAN) 13-8 (9-3) With leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) frm beating Wilbury Star (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Jimwil (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Snow Bay (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.
Pride of Kings 20-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, held up, headway over 1f out, edged right and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Fastnet Storm (9-1) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Old Father Zieten 5-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 6th of 12, 16l behind City Diamond (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Musical Maze 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Ballantrae (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) sft.
Scenic Pass 8-1 (8-2) Soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Grand Honour (9-7) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol.
Another Luke (IRE) 28-1 (8-2) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 13, 6l behind Grand Honour (9-7) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol.
Tito Gobbi 6-1 (9-1) With leaders until ridden, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 7l behind Elaine's Folly (8-11) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn clm (6) gf in Jun.
Swingfire (USA) 16-1 (7-12) Hampered start, held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never on terms, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Grand Honour (9-7) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol.