prominent, effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, effort 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, no extra
mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, outpaced over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to lead near finish
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
The newcomers look nothing special on paper and so we put this between Cee Bargara and Dan Tucket, with the former getting the vote, Abolition is the one to watch out for in the betting. Jamie Osborne has his juveniles in good form and Cee Bargara was most impressive when successful at Pontefract last time out. That was over five furlongs but that is a stiff track and he was staying on strongly so todays extra distance shouldn't be a problem. Dan Tucket made hard work of beating Hobson at Folkestone last time over five furlongs. He is bred to get at least a mile and so today's six furlongs should suit. Abolition has a decent American pedigree and hails from a yard more than capable of getting one ready first time out. The other interesting newcomer is Nine Stories, but on this occasion the experienced horses look above average and Cee Bargara is the more likely winner.
Dan Tucket 5-6fav (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge 1f out, driven ahead final 100 yards, held on well, won at Folkestone 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf beating Hobson (8-10) by a nk, 5 ran.
Abolition (USA) Harlan's Holiday colt, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m.
Always Ready Best of The Bests colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f-7f including the smart Godfrey Street.
Burnwynd Boy Tobougg gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Dream Express (IRE) Fasliyev colt, half-brother to 1m4f-2m winner Miss Devious and 7f winner Lorien Hill.
Nine Stories (IRE) Catcher In The Rye colt out of Italian 1m2f winner Irinatinvidio.
Runswick Bay 9-4 (8-13) Tracked winner, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind Artdeal (8-13) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Apr.
Tintorero Kyllachy colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Tharaya Choisir filly out of 1m4f winner Karlaska.
Cee Bargara 9-4fav (9-3) Reared at start, soon prominent, switched right over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf beating Irving Place (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Northgate Lodge (USA) 16-1 (8-5) Close up, led after 1f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Thunder Bay (9-0) at Thirsk 5f nov stk (4) gf in Apr.
