steaded at start, held up behind leaders, driven over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, soon chased along, never dangerous
outpaced and towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride and behind, never a factor
in touch, ridden along halfway, hung left over 1f out, soon beaten and eased inside final furlong
made all, ridden over 2f out, driven out final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, soon ridden along, some late headway but never reached challenging position
Knavesmire was third in the Brocklesby but last time out was slightly disappointing when a beaten faourite at Newcastle, and so we will take a chance here on well bred newcomer Sloop Johnb. The selection's sire went well on debut, fuelling confidence, and is related to the top sprinter Airwave, so he might just possess a touch of class. In addition to that he comes from a yard going very well and provided he is not too green then he might just be good enough. Knavesmire is respected, in spite of that defeat last time, and does at least have the benefit of a couple of runs for those looking to get involved. Able Master is also related to winners and would not be a major shock winner, while Rosabee was not disgraced on debut but will probably be better for further than this trip. For today then, we will side with debutante Sloop Johnb.
Sloop Johnb Bahamian Bounty colt out of an unraced mare.
Gower Valentine Primo Valentino filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Fanatical.
Real Diamond Bertolini filly, sister to 5f winner Fitolini, half-sister to winning sprinter Crow's Nest Lad.
Knavesmire (IRE) 6-4fav (8-7) Went left start, chased leaders and hung left throughout, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Saxford (8-12) at Newcastle 5f nov stk (4) gs in Apr.
Rosabee (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, ridden well over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Clumber Place (9-0) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gs in Apr.
Skruton (IRE) Titus Livius filly, half-sister to winning miler Kiss Chase.
Officer Mor (USA) Officer colt, brother to 5f-6f winner Police Woman, half-brother to winning miler August Break.
Able Master (IRE) Elusive City colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Sant Jordi.