tracked leaders, challenged on outside 2f out, soon 2nd, led over 1f out, shaken up and went clear inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, eased towards finish
led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no chance with winner
took keen hold early, tracked leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
pressed leader, every chance 2f out, soon ridden and lost 2nd, kept on same pace in 3rd
slowly into stride, held up in last pair, headway into 4th over 1f out, kept on towards finish, almost snatched 3rd
slowly into stride, took keen hold early, held up in last pair, ridden and beaten 2f out
BEAR VALLEY was beaten less than a length at Beverley on his racecourse debut despite showing signs of inexperience. Mark Johnston’s colt can get off the mark in this ahead of Bacchus. The latter should also have improved for a decent debut effort in this grade at Newbury while Majoris may do better for today’s extra furlong after a modest start when sixth here last month. Black Bubba drops down a grade while Lester Kris is related to a couple of winners and is a newcomer to note for the Hannon yard.
Bacchus 25-1 (9-2) Pressed leader, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Aardwolf (9-2) at Newbury 6f stks (4) gf in Jun.
Bear Valley (IRE) 9-4 (9-2) With leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Roar (9-2) at Beverley 7f stks (5) gd in Jun.
Black Bubba (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Keen early, in touch in rear, pushed along 3f out, outpaced by leaders 2f out, no impression after, one pace, 4th of 5, 5 1/2l behind Groupie (8-4) at Salisbury 6f stks (3) sft in Jun.
Klaremount (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Love Dreams (9-2) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Jun.
Lester Kris (IRE) Fame And Glory colt out of Wood Sprite.
Permanent 66-1 (9-2) Went left start, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Aardwolf (9-2) at Newbury 6f stks (4) gf in Jun.
Majoris (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish, 6th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Dream Of Dreams (9-2) at Haydock 6f stks (4) gs in May.