towards rear, soon outpaced, stayed on 1f out, not trouble leaders
in touch, ridden halfway, kept on same pace
led, headed 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, led 2f out, pushed clear
with leader, ridden over 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
soon outpaced, towards rear, never a factor
A modest claimer gets proceedings underway and from a shortlist of Faraway Sound, Lady Fantasie and Kings House we will side with Faraway Sound. The selection has had a few chances but he looks to have been found a good opportunity here to get his head in front. He disappointed last time but the race may have come a little too quickly for him and at this lowly level he is worth another chance. Lady Fantasie raced a little too freely last time at Musselburgh but she has shaped with some promise and she can't be discounted lightly. Kings House shaped with some promise in a decent maiden at York last time and this colt is of interest, but the yard are hardly firing on all cylinders at present. Missus Christie hails from the yard that won this race two years ago so this newcomer is worth a check in the market, but for the winner we will side with Faraway Sound.
Just Five (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride and behind, virtually pulled up 2f out, last of 11, well behind Able Master (8-12) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in May.
Kings House 50-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon beaten, 5th of 6, 13l behind Thunderous Mood (9-3) at York 5f 2yo mdn (3) gd in May.
Lady Fantasie 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leader and keen early, ridden halfway and soon beaten, last of 3, 9l behind Excellent Show (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Missus Christie Auction House filly, sister to winning sprinters Apollo Five and Mister Christie.
Rioja Ruby (IRE) 7-1 (8-0) In touch, ridden along halfway, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 8l behind Madame Jourdain (8-7) at Thirsk 6f 2yo sll (5) gs.
Keen Rabbit Keen filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Naughty Natz 9-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, always behind, 9th of 10, 12l behind Alphabeth (7-12) at Thirsk 5f 2yo sll (5) gf in May.
Faraway Sound (IRE) 5-4fav (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 17l behind South Central (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.