slowly into stride, mid-division, outpaced and dropped rear 3f out, one pace from 2f out
chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind, effort over 3f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden, outpaced 4f out, kept on from over 1f out
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
towards rear, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, chased leader over 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, effort 3f out, no impression
held up in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
Parnassian is picked ahead of Royal Flynn and Bajan Parkes. Following Parnassian has been a pricey pursuit in the past but the seven-year-old has no real excuses here as he has his ideal trip and going and the yard are starting to emerge into some semblance of form. Three runs this term should have him spot on. Royal Flynn appears to have found his niche in races on bottomless going. If the rain comes, he has to be a player despite the handicapper closely monitoring his recent performances. Bajan Parkes is much better than his win record of 1 from 10 indicates. Eric Alston's stable are emerging from a quiet period and the market is watched. Baan looks to have regressed badly and appears one to avoid at the moment. Shy Glance is in foal at the moment and while she has improved, this does not appear to be her favoured surface. Given A Choice ran a pleasing reappearance for Martin Todhunter while Amanda Carter is in receipt of lumps of weight but needs to improve on her previous form on this going. Another competitive affair and we like the claims of Parnassian.
Royal Flynn 3-1fav (9-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon edged left, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 3f hcap (5) hvy beating Great View (9-9) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Baan (USA) 7-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, driven along on outside over 2f out, never reached leaders, 6th of 10, 5l behind Emerald Wilderness (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f hcap (4) gs.
Shy Glance (USA) 8-1 (9-10) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, slightly checked 1f out, one pace after, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Tizzy May (9-1) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Bajan Parkes 9-2 (9-7) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Suits Me (8-11) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy.
Given A Choice (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and challenged from over 2f out until inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 4th of 12, 1l behind Tizzy May (9-1) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Parnassian 11-2 (8-13) In touch, ridden 3f out, no impression on leaders, 7th of 10, 5l behind Emerald Wilderness (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f hcap (4) gs.
Bijou Dan 7-1 (9-7) Soon chasing leaders, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 12l behind Neil's Legacy (8-9) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Gala Sunday (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Tracked winner, lost place after 2f, headway 3f out, ridden and effort 2f, no impression approaching final furlong, 4th of 6, 12l behind Suits Me (8-11) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy.
Nesno (USA) 40-1 (9-7) In touch, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 13, 10l behind Turn Of Phrase (9-0) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Topflight Wildbird 17-2 (9-2) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Red Chairman (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcap (5) gs.
Magic Sting 14-1 (8-8) Tracked winner after 2f, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 44l behind Suits Me (8-11) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy.
Amanda Carter 11-2 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 18l behind Toboggan Lady (8-3) at Hamilton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) sft.
