always prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
made all, driven when pressed approaching final furlong, stayed on well
chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, kept on closing stages, never a threat
went left start, tracked winner, hung badly left well over 2f out, weakened quickly and eased
A small field but by no means a simple outcome to predict. Richard Fahey complicates the issue with two of the runners including GIN IN THE INN, who looked a nice prospect when scoring at Leicester and just gets the nod. Jack Garritty's claim is utilised to negate the penalty and Tony Hamilton, who was on board for that victory, is on the newcomer Island Flame, whose pedigree suggests will want further in time. Krystallite made a bold bid to lead all the way at Wolverhampton and was only caught late on by Delizia, who looked the more forward of the pair. Scott Dixon's filly will have come on a bundle while Mark Johnston's Brocklesby winner Ravenhoe can be forgiven a moderate effort at Newmarket where he missed the break though the Doncaster form hasn't worked out.
Gin In The Inn (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Travelled well, prominent, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, quickened clear, eased near finish, won at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs beating Twisting Hay (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Ravenhoe (IRE) 5-4fav (9-1) Dwelt close up in rear, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, kept on towards rear, 4th of 7, 6l behind Gifted Master (8-9) at Newmarket 5f 2yo stks (3) gf.
Island Flame (IRE) Kodiac filly out of Noble Flame.
Krystallite 11-1 (9-0) Led and raced keenly, ridden approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Delizia (9-0) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn fll (5).
