with leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, ran on strongly
went badly left start, held up in rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, soon ridden and no impression
held up towards rear, outpaced before halfway, soon detatched
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway halfway, never able to challenge
chased leaders, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
in touch, effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure, never on terms
led until over 2fr out, faded final furlong
Nonrunner
Denton Dawn wasn't far behind in her opening two runs over this trip but has been beaten over an extra furlong subsequently. Spirit Of Sound reappeared with a fine run over 6f at Doncaster where she led up to this trip. Euxton was always prominent but couldn't find any extra over 6f on soft ground at Ripon and will know more here while Tim Easterby won this last year so Farrah's Choice, a half-sister to two winners, is one to note. SOIE D'LEAU has definitely improved after a winter break and only just failed to hold Stanghow over Beverley's stiff 5f last time so should be capable of hanging on here.
Soie D'leau 4-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 10, nk behind Stanghow (8-12) at Beverley 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Spend A Penny (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Always behind, zero visibility from over 3f out until final furlong, 7th of 8, 8l behind Tecumseh (8-10) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sep.
Zuboon (IRE) Dansili gelding out of Tabassum.
Denton Dawn (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong, 5th of 8, 5l behind Alhella (9-0) at Redcar 6f fll mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Euxton 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Especial (9-5) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) sft.
Farrah's Choice Equiano filly out of Esplanade.
Spirit Of Sound (FR) 28-1 (8-6) Soon led and keen, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened and lost 2 places towards finish, 4th of 7, 6l behind Scalzo (9-2) at Doncaster 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Soft Love (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Went right start, chased leaders on outside, ridden and one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 9l behind Lydiate Lady (8-7) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.