in touch, hung right and ridden and weakened over 1f out
led, ridden 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well
slowly into stride, tracked leaders, riden over 1f out, kept on same pace
took keen hold, soon in rear and outpaced, weakened over 1f out
Watch our for improvement from Paragons Folly but this may rest between Sapphire Girl and Ballinaragh Girl, with preference for the latter. Our pick caught the eye when second at Haydock in what was admittedly an ordinary maiden for the track. That said she shaped with promise and should improve for the run, while this stiffer finish may help a filly bred to get further. She's the only juvenile runner from the yard this term but looks to have a measure of ability and can provide them with a winner. Sapphire Girl will no doubt attract support, hailing as she does from strong connections, but she's looked in need of seven furlongs already and will be more interesting when tried in nursery company. That said this race lacks strength and she could keep on for second, possibly ahead of Paragons Folly. The only colt lining up needs to leave his debut form behind but that did come in a stronger race and Tom Eaves is an interesting jockey booking. Chestival stumbled badly at Chester and it remains to be seen whether that's left a mark and Nine Before Ten ran well on debut but is bred for Fibresand so that was no surprise; she needs to prove her effectiveness on the turf. The drop in trip will suit Upark Flyer, but the 'girls' may dominate this and Ballinaragh Girl is the pick.
Paragons Folly (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) In touch far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 15, 8l behind Defence Council (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.
Nine Before Ten (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on to 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Berberana (8-12) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs.
Sapphire Girl 16-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Bold Bidder (8-6) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Ballinargh Girl (IRE) 28-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Dubai Celebration (8-7) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Upark Flyer 20-1 (8-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and ever chance 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, last of 3, 2 3/4l behind Premium Coffee (8-11) at Epsom Downs 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf.
Chestival (IRE) 33-1 (8-1) Hampered start, towards rear when clipped heels, lost footing and unseated rider just over 4f out, in a race won by Master Macho (8-4) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf, 8 ran.
