tracked leaders, went 2nd 8f out, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
held up in rear, steady headway over 4f out, chased leaders 3f out, led over 2f out, shaken up to go clear well over 1f out, eased well inside final furlong
held up in touch, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, weakened 3f out
with leader, outpaced over 1f out
Silver Waters will rightly have his supporters but it may be worth taking him on with Allied Powers if the prices are right. Silver Waters was ridden clear to record an impressive success over course and distance and holds a leading chance despite having to carry a penalty but he does face some interesting opponents. Blimey O'Riley and Flash Of Fire are potential improvers for whom market support would be of interest whilst Kiribati King and Allied Powers are also on the up. Kiribati King is 5lbs higher than when winning at Beverley and should be a live danger but we're going to award our vote to Michael Bell's runner. He finished strongly to be beaten a head at Haydock in a slowly run race and has 3lbs less to carry this afternoon thanks to Travis Block's claim. He's a progressive performer who shouldn't be long in opening his account and we'll be hoping that Allied Powers can do it today.
Silver Waters 4-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden over 2f out, led final furlong, stayed on well, won at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs beating Stealth Project (8-10) by 5l, 9 ran.
Blimey O'Riley (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, lost place over 3f out, 11th of 15, 18l behind Pampas Cat (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd.
Allied Powers (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, not reach winner, 3rd of 7, hd behind Conquisto (9-7) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Silver Spruce 16-1 (9-0) Slowly away, reminder and soon in touch, hampered halfway, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on well, driven out, won at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo clm (5) gs beating King Supreme (9-6) by 1l, 12 ran.
Flash of Fire (USA) 40-1 (8-12) Soon outpaced in rear, never in contention, 8th of 9, 13l behind Master Chef (9-3) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Graylyn Ruby (FR) 9-2fav (9-1) In touch, strong challenge 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 14, hd behind Ovthenight (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Kiribati King (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs beating Bouggler (8-4) by 3/4l, 8 ran.