slowly away, wide and headway approaching 2f out, ridden and stayed on towards finish, just failed to go 2nd
tracked winner 1f, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
made all, ridden out
outpaced, ridden and kept on final furlong
dwelt, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never a factor
dwelt, bustled along and flashed tail to chase winner after 1f, pushed along 2f out, kept on under a hand ride, just held on to 2nd
It'll take a smart performance to lower the colours of JAMBO BIBI here and she's taken to get the better of Beach Patrol, although a market check is a must with regards the selection's stablemate Avonmore Star. Richard Hannon's filly looked like she was about to make a winning debut when hitting the front a furlong from home on Friday before the experience of her rival Phoebs made the difference late on. Providing she's able to repeat that run this daughter of Iffraaj will take all the beating and, as she's likely to have improved for that Lingfield run, she gets a confident vote from the best of the draw. One note of caution is advised in relation to Avonmore Star, a nicely bred stablemate to our pick who has the assistance of young Patrick Hills. However this colt is bred to improve for a stiffer test of stamina and we'll take him on alongside Beach Patrol, who may indeed emerge as the chief threat. Mick Channon's colt ran well behind one of Hannon's on his debut here but has subsequently disappointed on the turf. It may well be that he proves best at Kempton though and he's certainly one to consider. Lord Avon represents a yard that can win these races but he was easy to back before showing little on his debut at Thirsk and unless support arrives in spades for Ree's Rascal or Dancing With Fire this is best left to Jambo Bibi.
Avonmore Star Avonbridge colt out of Pooka's Daughter.
Beach Patrol (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, ridden and kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression, 5th of 11, 8l behind My Son Max (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Lord Avon 28-1 (8-11) Led narrowly, ridden and headed inside final 2f , weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 14l behind Bathwick Bear (9-0) at Thirsk 5f 2yo nov stk (4) gd in Apr.
Ree's Rascal (IRE) Verglas colt out of Night Scent.
Volturi (IRE) Diamond Green gelding out of Saeedah.
Dancing With Fire Halling filly out of Emerald Fire.
Jambo Bibi (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Led 1f, pressed leader, flashed tail at times, challenged over 1f out, pushed into narrow lead final 100 yards, headed and not pace of winner final 50 yards, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Phoebs (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
Columba's Boy Avonbridge colt out of Mirasol Princess.
