dwelt, soon mid-division, steady headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, edged left and no impression towards finish
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
raced keenly in mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced keenly, led to over 3f out, lost place 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, chased winner over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, lost place inside final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leader, led over 3f out, shaken up over 1f out, soon clear, comfortably
slowly into stride, behind, some headway from over 1f out, never nearer
The Karl Burke-trained PARADISE SPECTRE is going the right way and can get off the mark in this company. King of Reason and North Central are obvious contenders out of the rest with previous experience, while Richard Fahey's debutante, Lord Aeryn is a half-brother to a winning sprinter and, as the Yorkshire-based trainer's horses are generally running out of their skins; he is worth monitoring closely in the betting. North Central was an expensive purchase at the Keenland Sales last September but definitely needed the experience when he was introduced at Musselburgh earlier this month. He should be wiser for the outing but still needs to have improved greatly in the 19 days since he last raced. Similar comments apply to King Of Reason, who makes his turf debut after making a pleasing start on the all-weather at Kempton a fortnight ago. In-form jockey Darryll Holland takes the reins on the son of King's Best and a bold effort can be anticipated. However, Paradise Spectre was more like the finished article when he finished a close second at Hamilton eight days ago and the Harry Findley-owned colt is fancied as the best betting proposition there.
Antoniola (IRE) Antonius Pius gelding out of Balliamo.
Captain Cash 14-1 (9-3) Behind and outpaced, 7th of 10, 11l behind Di Stefano (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Gold Story 25-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, soon beaten, 5th of 9, 9l behind Audacity Of Hope (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Kerolad (IRE) 80-1 (9-3) Always behind, last of 13, well behind Jehu (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
King Of Reason 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Iver Bridge Lad (8-6) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol.
Lord Aeryn (IRE) Antonius Pius colt out of White Paper.
Moonlight Blaze Barathea colt out of Moonlight.
North Central (USA) 16-1 (8-8) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Capercaillie (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stks (2) gd.
Powerful Pierre 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders far side until ridden and weakened 2f out, 13th of 16, 25l behind Kylladdie (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in May.
Silenceofthewind (USA) 8-1 (8-8) Dwelt and took a keen hold towards rear, effort when not much room and hampered 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 8, 9l behind Roi De Vitesse (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo stks (2) gd in May.
Dead Womans Pass (IRE) High Chaparral filly out of Pedicure.
Twoellies 40-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 10, 16l behind Di Stefano (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Paradise Spectre 6-4fav (9-3) Led, ridden 1f out, soon headed, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Awzaan (9-0) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
