dwelt, took keen hold, recovered tracking leading trio after 1f, 3rd over 7f out, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never quite going pace to challenge
tracked leading pair until over 7f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
held up last, modest 4th over 4f out, ridden and struggling over 3f out
made all, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on inside final furlong, always just doing enough
tracked winner, pushed along and not quicken 2f out, ridden hung left and lost 2nd over 1f out, soon weakened and no chance with leading duo
Marmion is a half-brother to four winners and should be noted for any strong support in the betting given connections. He makes most appeal of the newcomers while Yorkindred Spirit may well improve for the step up to middle-distances this year having placed once in four starts over 7f last term. But SIMPLE VERSE finished behind a subsequent winner when third over 1m3f at Kempton a fortnight ago and Ralph Beckett's filly gets the nod on the strength of that form with further progress expected in this.
Marmion Cape Cross colt out of Margarula.
Trigger Finger Double Trigger gelding out of Galette.
Cape Rosie Cape Cross filly out of Rosika.
Simple Verse (IRE) 9-2 (8-2) With leader, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Process (8-7) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Yorkindred Spirit 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd well over 1f out until over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Colour Party (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) in Nov.
