tracked leader, ridden approaching and hit 2 out, gradually weakened
held up in mid-division, smooth headway to lead after 3 out, soon clear, driven out run-in
led, hung left throughout, hit 7th, ran wide on home bend after 7th, headed after 3 out, soon ridden, beaten
held up, smooth headway to chase winner approaching 2 out, driven, kept on run-in
Havenstone is selected ahead of stablemate Ballinvella Queen and Irish raider Canadian Sunset. Evan Williams sets a poser here by saddling two fancied contenders, but our preference is for Havenstone who has a lot more experience and who plugged on gamely when beaten by Sashenka at Uttoxeter last month. The son of Roselier will relish the step up in trip, and on ground that suits, should prove hard to beat under regular pilot Paul Moloney. Ballinvella Queen had winning form between-the-flags, and has shaped with a degree of promise under rules. In receipt of weight from all, she is worth a mention at least. Anything that Jimmy Lambe sends over from Ireland has to be respected, and so Canadian Sunset must not be left out of calculations either. She was second here in May, and is another that should appreciate the longer journey. Beau Saddler is going the right way as well, but all in all, we reckon that Havenstone is the percentage call.
Canadian Sunset (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Towards rear in 6th, 3rd approaching 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before straight, slight mistake last, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Jadanli (11-12) at Sligo 2m 4f nov hdl hvy.
Havenstone (IRE) 85-40 (11-0) Held up, headway 5th, chased leaders 3 out, ridden next, no extra after last, 3rd of 12, 11l behind Sashenka (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Jul.
Ballinvella Queen (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, weakened from 8th, 3rd of 12, 26l behind River Tigris (10-10) at Bangor 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jul.
