with leaders, ridden well over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind and outpaced
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, just held
slowly into stride, behind, switched left and headway on outside 2f out, ridden and stayed on to lead inside final furlong, held on near finish
with leader, driven and lost place 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders to 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, lost place well over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind and outpaced
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, hung left and effort over 1f out, ridden and well on well inside final furlong, stayed on strongly towards finish
Not the strongest of maidens on paper and we take Happy Anniversary to land this at the principal expense of Faraway Sound and Ed's Pride. Vicky Haigh¿s horses appear to be running well at present and Happy Anniversary put up an entirely noteworthy performance at Ripon last weekend. She kept on well behind a well regarded horse of Mark Johnston¿s and can gain compensation here. Faraway Sound was sent off favourite for a five furlong dash at Ripon. His breeding suggests that this sixth furlong should suit. Ed's Pride is the selection of a big five-day entry from the Kevin Ryan outfit. The market will probably offer us most clues. Mark Johnston¿s Great Charter is fairly stoutly bred. He is unquestionably going to be better with time but judging by entries, he doesn¿t look anything particularly special. Tim Easterby's horses seem to be coming to themselves so a watch in the market is advised about Ten Cents A Dance. Related to many winning sprinters, there could be a bit of value to be had. Happy Anniversary does not come from illustrious connections so at the likely odds, we¿ll take her to win this.
Blow Your Mind 10-1 (8-11) Towards rear, soon chased along, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 4th of 6, 6l behind Red Cell (8-11) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Ed's Pride (IRE) Catcher In The Rye colt, half-brother to winning stayer Up In Arms.
Faraway Sound (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Anglezarke (8-12) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Folsomprisonblues (IRE) Mull of Kintyre colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m2f.
Great Charter (USA) Proud Citizen colt, half-brother to 5f-1m winner Cowtown Cat.
Rapid Release (CAN) Action This Day colt out of winning miler Bail Money.
Sorrel Ridge (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Chased leading pair after 1f, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 4, 7l behind Northern Tour (9-3) at Folkestone 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gs in Apr.
Tagula Breeze (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 15, 9l behind Lucky Leigh (8-12) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf.
Ten Cents A Dance Carnival Dancer colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-7f.
Cotton N Silk Mujahid filly out of winning sprinter Bollin Janet.
Happy Anniversary (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Harwalla (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Forever's Girl Monsieur Bond filly out of an unraced mare.
