behind until passing weakening rivals final furlong, never dangerous
keen hold, soon tracked leader, led over 2f out, strongly pressed final furlong, held on gamely
close up until weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, behind, struggling final 2f, well beaten
dwelt, reminder after start and soon in touch, pressed winner going well over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance final furlong, not go past
soon led, driven along 4f out, headed over 2f out, soon outpaced by first two
held up towards rear, effort and ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
slowly away, ran green and always struggling in rear
close up, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened and struggling final 2f
A race that won't take much winning and this may be a good opportunity for Skibereen to open his acount at the chief expense of Hope Sound while College Fund Girl is an interesting newcomer. John Gosden's charge is clearly one of the lesser lights at account but has shown enough to suggest a race of this nature is within his compass. The son of Ashkalani finished a creditable second behind a useful yardstick over this trip at Windsor last month and may not have stayed an extra two furlongs next time. Hope Sound displayed some promise on his belated debut at Newcastle in march but ran well below expectations on his only subsequent outing and Jeremy Noseda's charge now has something to prove. In the circumstances, it would be no surprise if Gerard Butler's College Fund Girl made an impact on her debut and the market should be noted but Skibereen has been found an easy opportunity and should take full advantage.