prominent, chased winner over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased winner over 1f, tracked leaders, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up, effort over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
made all, quickened over 1f out, ran on well
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, outpaced, always last
Every Second has been threatening to win a race and he can make it count today; River Rye and Countrywide City rate as the main dangers. The selection lost no caste in defeat last time out when he chased home the useful Viva Ronaldo at York. Admittedly he had finished behind River Rye at Windsor previously but we believe he has progressed from that run and from a good draw he can turn the tables. In contrast, River Rye was a little disappointing at Pontefract last time and although this return to the minimum trip will help, she looks one to have reservations about. Countrywide City has got some solid form but he has been done no favours by the draw today and that will make life tough. Alan Berry does well with his runners here so That Boy Ronaldo is worth a market check. However, for the winner we will stick with Every Second who can finally break his duck.
Mazzola 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded towards finished, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Smokey Storm (9-0) at Epsom 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Countrywide City (IRE) 2-5fav (8-12) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon ridden, just held on, won at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) frm beating Red Rosanna (8-9) by a hd, 7 ran.
River Rye (IRE) 7-2 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 4, 8l behind Shampagne (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo stk (2) gf in May.
Every Second 6-4fav (9-3) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Viva Ronaldo (9-3) at York 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Ballarina 16-1 (8-3) Led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 19l behind Sunset Crest (8-7) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
That Boy Ronaldo 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon recovered, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 7l behind Madame Trop Vite (8-12) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Missus Christie 14-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, led 2f out, pushed clear, won at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn clm (5) gf beating Lady Fantasie (8-5) by 3l, 7 ran.
Rock On Ciara (IRE) 150-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, raced keenly, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 15l behind Please Sing (9-0) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in May.