prominent, led over 1f out, ridden out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, behind, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
dwelt, slowly into stride, keen, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish
tracked leaders, ridden and hung right from over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden, hung right, and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, slightly outpaced halfway, ridden and switched right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
Ace Baby can beat One Trick Pony, with Bermuda Beauty and Baytown Lulu best of the rest. Ace Baby was good enough to win in maiden company at Nottingham in April but has been beaten in three subsequent outings, the last of which was in a Newcastle claimer 11 days ago. He finished third there, two lengths ahead of One Trick Pony, and meets that rival on better terms now, so should uphold that form. The latter is the other main player here, so Ace Baby has sound claims of getting back to winning ways. One Trick Pony unfortunately found one too good in newcomer Highland Song at Musselburgh on Saturday but again ran well, sticking to his task until the winner came on the scene. His conqueror may turn out to be useful in nurseries, so One Trick Pony, a dual winner at Thirsk earlier, should still be followed at this level as he has plenty of experience. Bermuda Beauty comes from a stable that knows the time of day with it's youngsters so do not be surprised if she improves on her debut effort. Baytown Lulu was unlucky in running at Lingfield and has a low weight plus Donna Caldwell's claim, so cannot be left out entirely, but Ace Baby has the overall form to oblige.
Tin And Lint 66-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Upper Hand (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs.
Ace Baby 5-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outside, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Trombone Tom (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo clm (6) gd.
One Trick Pony 3-1fav (8-11) Led, ridden halfway, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Highland Song (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo sll (5) gd.
Saxon Saint 13-2 (8-10) Started slowly, in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on, nearest at finish, 5th of 12, 6l behind Conciliate (9-0) at W'hampton 5f 2yo clm (6) pol.
Spirit of Coniston 66-1 (8-10) Outpaced in rear, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 7, 6l behind Titus Alone (8-10) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Killer Katy Primo Valentino filly, half-sister to 7f-1m3f winner Santiburi Girl and 5f winner Celtic Thunder.
Bermuda Beauty (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Empress Jain (8-11) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd.
Blue Minx (IRE) 13-2 (8-4) Led until headed just inside final furlong, weakened quickly final 100 yards, 5th of 10, 6l behind Twentyfirst Dansar (8-6) at Bath 5f 2yo clm (6) gd in Apr.
Baytown Lulu 14-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, led briefly over 1f out, chasing winner and held when slightly hampered final furlong, rallied to regain 2nd, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Par Excellence (8-1) at Lingfield 5f 2yo sll (6) pol.
