in touch, ridden 2f out, every chance entering final furlon, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out until weakened inside final furlong
in touch, smooth headway to lead entering final furlong, driven out inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept every chance until one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, outpaced, switched left inside final furlong, kept on
Cedarlea showed enough on his debut to suggest that he can cope with today's challenge; Joseph Locke and Princess Ellis can provide the biggest threats from the rest. Princess Ellis showed improved form on her second start and was in the process of running a big race when she unseated her rider after meeting interference at Beverley last week. The daughter of Compton Place suffered no obvious effects and, with Franny Norton in the plate, it will come as no surprise to see her make a bold attempt to banish the memory. Joseph Locke has shown promise in each of his previous starts and, as this looks easier than his most recent assignment at Newmarket, he cannot be ruled out. A betting move in his direction would be most interesting. Nevertheless, Cedarlea has stacks more scope for improvement and, with his yard in flying form, he just edges a narrow verdict today.
Cedarlea (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up, headway when not clear run and stumbled over 1f out, ridden and ran on well to go 2nd inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 13, nk behind Flying Valentino (8-12) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Joseph Locke (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Abunai (8-8) at Newmarket 5f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Triple Shadow 11-2 (8-11) Close up until weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 10, 10l behind Argentine (8-13) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Princess Ellis 10-1 (8-9) In touch, pushed along 2f out, squeezed for room when stumbled over 1f out and unseated rider in race won by Lucky Bee (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd, 12 ran.
Rue Soleil 33-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, driven and effort when stumbled well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Fractured Foxy (8-6) at Redcar 6f 2yo sll (6) gf.