tracked leaders, disputed 2nd 7f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, ridden 2f out, headway inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, no threat to winner
towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders
keen tracked winner, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
close up, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 1f out
SEARCHING was surprisingly turned over at short odds at Ripon having scored readily here in May, but with the form of his victory receiving a number of boosts in the interim, we will give Roger Varian's gelding the chance to return to winning ways. Rib Reserve was never sighted in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot though his form in maidens looks smart and includes a highly creditable third to Irish Derby runner-up Storm The Stars at Leicester. A visor appeared to work the oracle for Banditry at Epsom. Michael Bell's colt continues to perform at a consistent level and this will be his fourth start within the space of a month. Cyril beat Belle Travers when the pair met at Pontefract and he can confirm places.
Rib Reserve (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never on terms, 13th of 17, 9l behind Space Age (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Banditry (IRE) 11-8fav (9-0) Towards rear, switched to outer over 2f out, headway over 1f out, driven to lead when hung left inside final furlong, ran on, won at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Triple Dip (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Searching (IRE) 7-4fav (9-7) Tracked leader, switched left to challenge over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, hung right under pressure entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 5l behind Leighterton (8-10) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Cyril 3-1fav (8-10) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun beating Multellie (8-9) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Belle Travers 4-1 (8-1) Missed break, hampered and carried left, in rear, headway over 1f out, one pace and no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 5l behind Serene Beauty (9-2) at Chester 1m 2f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf in Jun.
Regal Ways (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 27l behind Covert Love (9-2) at York 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.