held up, ridden and outpaced over 5f out, brief effort 4f out, soon beaten
in touch, lost place halfway
soon tracking leaders, pushed along over 6f out, led over 3f out, clear from over 2f out, easily
in touch, chased leaders halfway, chased winner from over 2f out, no impression
with leader, weakened over 3f out
held up, outpaced 5f out
made most, ridden and headed over 3f out, no impression from over 2f out
Sir Mark Prescott's Suite Francaise looks to have been found a perfect opportunity to break her maiden tag here while those that are likely to be contenders for minor honours include River Kent and Afton View. To gain a winning bracket is vital for Suite Francaise as she is a full-sister to the former high class stayer Foreign Affairs. While she possess none of her brothers ability, she has indicated some ability, most notably last time in an apprentice handicap when staying on at the one pace in the closing stages. It would be no surprise to see Seb Sanders make plenty of use of her here. River Kent, an imposing sort who will dwarf his field here, is one paced to say the least and in time may prove his worth over obstacles. He disappointed at Beverley last time when dropping out quickly in the straight. Afton View has been campaigned over a range of trips but this is a major step into unknown territory over twelve furlongs. Prince Rhyddarch showed some promise in a moderate maiden over the course in May but has proved a disappointment since then. Suite Francaise is the pick to come home in front.
Afton View (IRE) 10-3fav (8-9) Tracked leaders, smooth headway to lead over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out and soon weakened, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Red Skipper (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) sft.
Jumpin Johnnie 33-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 13l behind Eager Diva (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Prince Rhyddarch 20-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 16l behind Smarterthanuthink (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
River Kent 3-1fav (8-12) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 8l behind Fossgate (9-9) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Scanno (IRE) 33-1 (8-1) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 14l behind Red Skipper (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) sft.
Martingrange Lass (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Led, headed over 5f out, soon behind, last of 11, well behind Beautiful Lady (9-2) at Thirsk 1m 4f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gs.
Suite Francaise 9-1 (8-6) Pulled early and chased leader, ridden over 3f out, kept on, not match winner, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Deer Daylami (9-10) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo app hcp (5) gs.
