held up behind leaders, ridden along over 4f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, pushed out
led, reminders over 3f out, driven and kept on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
held up, ridden along over 3f out, driven and one pace final 2f
held up in rear, effort over 3f out, some late headway, never troubled leaders
held up behind leaders, reminders 3f out, hung left when weakening 2f out
in touch, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
BERRIEDALE is taken to follow up on his recent Beverley success at the expense of Darley Sun and Kochanski. The selection has the burden of being raised twelve pounds by the handicapper for breaking his maiden tag last time out but he is still only lightly raced and has improved with every run so far. This does not look the most competitive of races and if he can recapture his recent form he will be difficult to beat. Darley Sun broke his maiden tag when gaining success at Nottingham on his penultimate outing and he was not discredited when running off a six pound higher mark at Sandown last time out. He is another horse that is improving but he will find life tough with top weight to carry. Kochanski on the other hand could be potentially well treated running off a mark of just 56. He has run some solid races this spring without winning and he comes from a yard in form so any market moves should be noted. Berriedale looks a horse on the upgrade and is the preferred selection.
Darley Sun (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) In touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Penang Princess (8-9) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Tropical Bachelor (IRE) 40-1 (7-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 12, 9l behind Quai D'orsay (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-90 (2) gd.
Gosforth Park 5-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 6f out to go 2nd, driven and every chance 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Bollin Judith (8-12) at Redcar 1m 6f (6) gf in May.
Gold Maha 20-1 (8-8) Towards rear, stayed on one pace final 2f, 5th of 10, 17l behind Devotion To Duty (8-13) at Haydock 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gs in May.
Berriedale 40-1 (8-4) Held up, pushed wide at bend after start, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 4f stks 0-55 (6) gf in May beating Pure Crystal (7-13) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Kochanski (IRE) 17-2 (8-7) Close up, led 7f out, clear 4f out, ridden 3f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Vita Mia (8-5) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
