made all, quickened over 1f out, driven out
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, no impression on winner
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
soon driven, out paced halfway
soon driven, lost place 1f out, eased when beaten
Only five runners go to post for this nursery handicap and it is impossible to get away from Rievaulx World who is a confident choice over Simple Rhythm and Camelot Communion. The selection scooted up last time out when the rider didn't move a muscle at Ripon, so he won with bags in hand. Admittedly he has more on his plate today but he is clearly on an upward curve and it should pay to stick with him. Simple Rhythm is an interesting rival as she won a seller in facile fashion last time and she shapes as though she will win races in nursery company. Camelot Communion has a bit to prove at present but she was denied a clear run last time and she remains unexposed so she could be worth another chance. Of the others, Premier Krug is preferred to Jethro Bodine but he has had plenty of chances and we will stick with the progressive Rivaulx World as the pick.
Rievaulx World 5-4fav (9-3) Made all, stayed on well final furlong, always in command, eased towards finish, won at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun beating Ishe Mac (8-9) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
Simple Rhythm 3-1fav (8-4) Made all, clear over 1f out, unchallenged, not extended, won at Yarmouth 5f 2yo sll (6) gf in May beating Elusive Ronnie (8-12) by 4l, 8 ran.
Camelot Communion (IRE) 7-2co-fav (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 6l behind Barbee (9-0) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Premier Krug (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 7, 4l behind Senatorial (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Jethro Bodine (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) In touch, led halfway, driven and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 10l behind Tagula Breeze (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.