made all, ridden 1f out, ran on
close up on outside, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside fina; furlong, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, soon hung left, one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced halfway
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, in rear, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on
in touch, went 2nd over 2f out, soon ridden, lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
A "watch the market" race if ever there was one and with Rondo, Borehan and Jimmy The Guesser are among the more likelier options, it is Rondo that narrowly scrapes the verdict. Rondo was worth far more than the value of his Thirsk verdict suggests and this smart juvenile appears to have trained on to better things. David Barron's horses remain in good order and it seems folly to oppose a stable in form. Borehan had to work hard to win a Thirsk maiden over five furlongs. Previously campaigned over six - this could be the making of him so the market is watched. Jimmy The Guesser ran well for a long way over 5f at Thirsk. Acknowledged by his trainer as a quirky horse - we shall wait for racecourse form before piling in. Danjet looks plenty exposed while John Keats has plenty of speed and could be given a squeak on his juvenile form. A trappy affair in which Rondo is selected.
Borehan 8-11fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, kept on under pressure, won at Thirsk 5f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr beating Sea Salt (9-3) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
John Keats 20-1 (8-7) Led stands side group, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 17, 7l behind Levera (8-8) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Sleeping Storm (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Raced centre, led that group and overall leader, headed halfway, remained prominent, weakening when short of room 1f out, 10th of 16, 7l behind Ingleby Arch (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Jimmy The Guesser 7-2fav (8-4) Held up, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 2l behind Guto (9-2) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Cheap N Chic 14-1 (8-8) Mid-division, driven and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Guto (9-2) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Rondo 10-3 (9-0) In touch, driven over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs in Apr beating Lucksin (9-0) by 2l, 9 ran.
Danjet (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 6l behind Guto (9-2) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Charlie Delta 12-1 (8-9) Close up on outer, ridden and outpaced wide 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 4l behind Grand Jour (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Signor Peltro 14-1 (9-5) Close up, not clear run 2f out, soon ridden, no progress and weakened rapidly final furlong, 14th of 15, 11l behind Wovoka (9-7) at Newbury 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Glasshoughton 12-1 (8-8) Tracked winner, led halfway, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on until weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 8l behind King of The Moors (8-11) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Apr.
Shes Minnie 5-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Kempton 6f mdn fll (5) pol in Apr beating Spirit of Arosa (8-12) by a nk, 12 ran.
