chased leaders, ridden to lead just over 1f out, ran on
behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
with leader, led over 3f out, ridden, headed just over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up, switched left over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left again, hampered 1f out, no impression final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, bumped 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, hung left over 3f out, ridden, switched left over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out
slowly into stride, behind, ridden, headway over 1f out, kept on, never reached leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Imperial Gain gets the vote over Valentino Swing, with Mary Delaney and Good Companion others in with a chance. The first of eight races looks quite competitive, but hopefully Imperial Gain will improve for his eye catching return at Lingfield last month to open his account. Walter Swinburn's gelding was settled in the rear on that first outing since last October, but fairly flew in the straight to finish fourth behind Garstang, and although another furlong would not come amiss, he should make a bold bid. Valentino Swing was plumb last of 17 on his return at Bath in April, but scored three times last term and should be given a chance to prove that he has trained on. Mary Delaney was just two places ahead of him last time and that must have disappointed trainer Mark Wallace who really rates the filly. She too is probably better than that effort and is another for the short-list based on previous efforts, while Good Companion did not seem to stay when tried over seven furlongs at Lingfield and may have a future as a sprinter, albeit at a modest level. A hard one to call can see Imperial Gain go close at least.
Charlie Delta 25-1 (8-7) Dwelt, in rear, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 8l behind Borehan (9-4) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Ochre Bay 25-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden halfway, never on terms, 7th of 11, 4l behind Rochdale (9-4) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Night In (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Behind and soon chased along, never a factor, last of 6, 8l behind Rare Breed (9-2) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Imperial Gain (USA) 17-2 (9-1) Held up, outpaced halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 8, 4l behind Garstang (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in May.
Valentino Swing (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders 3f, last of 17, 22l behind Ripples Maid (8-13) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Lyrical Blues (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Raced freely, led until ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened quickly and eased when beaten, last of 7, 10l behind Easy Air (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Tilly's Dream 25-1 (8-2) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Ripples Maid (9-2) at Newmarket 6f 3yo fll hcp (4) gs in May.
Mary Delaney (USA) 11-4fav (8-11) Slowly into stride, behind when stumbled over 3f out, no chance after, 15th of 17, 17l behind Ripples Maid (8-13) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Good Companion (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 15, 6l behind Damika (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Myths And Verses 5-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 8l behind Rapsgate (9-1) at Nottingham 5f 3yo fll hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Buckle And Hyde 66-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, not much room and lost place well over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 13, 9l behind Antica (8-0) at Warwick 6f 2yo mdn aut (7) gd in Oct.
