jumped right at times, chased leader, led 2 out, headed last, no impression on winner flat
led, not fluent 3rd, ridden when mistake and headed 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, not fluent 4th or 6th, challenged 2 out, led last, clear flat, stayed on well
held up in last, closed to press leaders 2 out, 3rd and held last, stayed on same pace
A disappointing turnout though all four runners are plausible victors. PILGRIMS KING had ran well in a bumper at the track and opened his account over hurdles with a recent victory over track and trip. There looks more to come from him while Karannelle performed with credit at Worcester and connections will be desperate for the rain to stay away. Connections persist with Rock On Tommy over the minimum trip while Social City caught the eye at Newton Abbot so a market check is advised.
Social City 20-1 (11-8) Towards rear, pushed along and headway home turn, ridden after 2 out, plugged on, 4th of 11, 17 3/4l behind Kapitaliste (10-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gd in May.
Rock On Tommy 10-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, never involved, 6th of 10, 16 3/4l behind Jackhammer (10-5) at Perth 2m hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Pilgrims King (IRE) 5-2 (10-4) Raced keenly, held up tracking leaders on inside, badly outpaced and driven after 2 out, rallied and switched left before the last, driven and strong run to lead final 100 yards, won going away, won at Ffos Las 2m hcp (4) gs in May beating Mind Hunter (10-6) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Karannelle (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway after 6th, led 2 out, headed flat, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Red Maple (11-1) at Worcester 2m hcp (5) gd in May.
