towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression
led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
close up, led final furlong, stayed on well
close up, led over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace
REJECT could leave the others needing snookers if building on the form of his Pontefract run. Deraaya and Rogalt have claims with Crime Writer and Raffanetti newcomers to note. Deraaya ran on takingly in an all-weather maiden but the first two home did little for the form next time and she looks worth taking on as does Rogalt whose latest performance was more encouraging than those that went before. Raffanetti is the first foal of a decent performer and needs a market check but Crime Writer could be the more popular of the two newcomers given that he hails from the yard of the track's leading trainer. He looks the part on paper and could make the frame despite the fact that he may find this trip an inadequate test. Willie Haggas is also a profitable trainer to follow at this venue and, with a strike rate of forty five per cent, his runners simply cannot be ignored. Reject was well backed on debut but failed to land the spoils after a slow break and running green, he improved from his first run to his second and wouldn't need to find too much more in order to chalk up another winner for his trainer. Therefore, we'll reject the others and go with Reject.
Istiqdaam 14-1 (9-11) Mid-division, shaken up well over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 9l behind Sunshine Always (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
Tarus (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway to 5th 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 15th of 18, 15l behind Fandango Boy (9-5) at Naas 1m App hcp gf in Jul.
Crime Writer (USA) Elusive Quality gelding out of Larrocha.
Raffanetti (IRE) Raphane gelding out of Proud Boast.
Reject 9-4 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Midnight Fantasy (8-12) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Rogalt (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Sioux Rising (8-12) at Pontefract 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Trade Price (GR) 12-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 12, 7l behind Chris's Jem (8-9) at Folkestone 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Beaumont Princess (IRE) Elusive City filly out of Pantera Piceno.
Lowther 14-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure 5f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 22l behind Moscow Chieftain (10-11) at Ludlow 2m NH flat (5) gd in Mar.
Deraaya (IRE) 15-2 (9-11) In rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Beautiful Filly (9-0) at Lingfield 6f sks (5) pol in Apr.
