last to break, in rear, switched left over 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, never dangerous
led or disputed lead until 2f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, closed over 2f out, driven over 1f out, not quicken entering final furlong, ran on towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, closed 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
The odds-on favourite failed to fire when Only Alone won a novice race at Beverley and it remains to be seen how strong that form is. Lara Silvia beat Lady Celia when landing a double at the end of last year but finished behind BALLYARE (NAP) at Newcastle when the latter found only one too good. That was the latter's first start after wind surgery and further improvement is expected from Lucinda Russell’s charge today. Mecca's Hot Steps looks no nearer winning having been beaten over three lengths when second last time and Manolith has struggled in both starts so far this year.
Manolith 14-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 13, 6l behind Kendred Soul (9-3) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Ballyare 8-1 (9-4) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, kept on, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Astrozone (9-2) at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Lara Silvia 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Astrozone (9-2) at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Mecca's Hot Steps 14-1 (9-7) Went left start, held up in mid-division, headway and switched left over 2f out, went 2nd final 100 yards, kept on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Bal Mal (8-11) at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Lady Celia 33-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, never troubled leaders but nearest at finish, 7th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Twice As Likely (9-6) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Only Alone (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Went left start, soon mid-division, headway when not much room over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Beverley 5f stks (5) gd in Jun beating Shark (9-9) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.