prominent, pushed along 2f out, hung right over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, soon 2nd, stayed on under pressure to lead final 100 yards, won going away
started slowly, badly outpaced in rear, switched right and ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, never nearer
chased leaders on outside, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran green in front, headed and no extra final 100 yards
prominent, pushed along halfway, weakening when hampered over 1f out
slowly into stride, outpaced in last pair, pushed along halfway, switched right and kept on inside final furlong, no threat
led on rail, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders on rail, pushed along halfway, weakening when ran green over 1f out
RITA'S BOY has the form in the book with a second at Southwell. He's preferred to Billyoakes and gets the vote despite what looks a strong challenge from newcomers representing powerful northern yards. Kevin Ryan has a good recent record in this and Robben's pedigree is packed with speed while the Fahey stable won last year's renewal so Millgate could also figure. Denzille Lane cost 110,000gns as a yearling and is another to note while Spend A Penny was purchased for £180,000 at last month's sales in Ireland.
Billyoakes (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 6l behind Elite Gardens (9-0) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Rita's Boy (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Very slowly away in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Midterm Break (9-5) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) fbs in Apr.
Denzille Lane (IRE) Iffraaj colt out of Alexander Youth.
Millgate Equiano colt out of Milly-m.
Robben Dutch Art colt out of Little Greenbird.
Spend A Penny (IRE) Acclamation colt out of Coachhouse Lady.
Just The Tip (IRE) Kodiac filly out of Annus Iucundus.