slowly into stride, chased leaders, effort when hung left over 2f out, faded final furlong
led 1f, remained prominent, under pressure over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
went left start, led after 1f, pushed clear inside final furlong, easily
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, lost place over 1f out
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
dwelt, green in rear, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened closing stages
Lucata found one too good when sent off favourite at Leicester last week. It was heavy going on that occasion when beaten by a Richard Hannon runner so that trainer should have a good handle on the chances of newcomer VENTURA BLUES and the latter gets the nod. Fellow debutant Valentino Boy is a half-brother to six winners and entered in valuable sales races while Champion Harbour is related to a winner on the all-weather. King Of Castilla never threatened despite finishing third at Lingfield earlier this month.
Champion Harbour (IRE) Harbour Watch colt out of Drastic Measure.
King Of Castilla 12-1 (9-2) Chased leading pair, pushed along 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5 1/2l behind Stormy Clouds (8-11) at Lingfield 5f stks (5) pol in Apr.
Letmestopyouthere (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly away, pushed along in rear, never dangerous, last of 11, 24l behind Sutter County (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f stks (3) pol in Mar.
Lucata (IRE) 5-4fav (9-2) Broke smartly, led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Sterling Silva (9-2) at Leicester 5f stks (5) hvy in Apr.
Valentino Boy (IRE) Bated Breath colt out of Capistrano Day.
Ventura Blues (IRE) Bated Breath filly out of Salmon Rose.
Absolutely Awesome 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, faded final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind The Last Lion (9-3) at Doncaster 5f stks (4) sft in Apr.