led, headed halfway and remained in touch, ridden to regain lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
took keen hold and held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
took very keen hold, held up behind leaders, headway 2f out, edged left approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
in touch, led halfway, driven and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, headway after 2f, soon ridden along, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, chased along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched right approaching final furlong, driven to lead inside, ran on
soon outpaced and behind, never a factor
mid-division, effort halfway, no impression
prominent, ridden along over 2f out, hampered when weakening final furlong
An open start and narrow preference is for Countrywide City ahead of Jethro Bodine and Suruor. The selection comes a fair way for his second start and having shown plenty of potential on his debut behind Prolific at Newmarket, he can land this opener. The step up in trip looks sure to suit this son of Elusive Quality, he can only improve. Bubbly Baby is a newcomer to keep an eye on in the betting, and the stable have another runner in Ten Cents A Dance but he looks one for handicaps later on. Dispol Grand represents a team who have been doing well with their juveniles, but he needs to improve, as do Pedregal and Suruor but that looks likely. Tagula Breeze and Jethro Bodine both improved from first to second runs and further improvement would see them in the mix, whilst Scenic Pass is a filly who needs a check in the betting for the in-form Mick Channon. A toughie, but Countrywide City gets the nod.
Countrywide City (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind Prolific (9-3) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.
Dispol Grand (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 9l behind Able Master (8-12) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in May.
Doric Echo Bertolini colt out of a moderate racemare.
Jethro Bodine (IRE) 9-4jt-fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led 2f out, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Kneesy Earsy Nosey (8-9) at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (6) gf in May.
Moroccan Party Bertolini colt, half-brother to flat and jumps winner Kristoffersen.
Needwood Lad Needwood Blade colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Northern Shore (IRE) Clodovil colt, half-brother to 5f & 7f winner Donegal Shore.
Pedregal 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon badly outpaced, last of 7, 20l behind Spin Cycle (9-3) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Tagula Breeze (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Folsomprisonblues (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in May.
Ten Cents A Dance 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 15l behind Folsomprisonblues (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in May.
Bubbly Baby Bahamian Bounty filly, half-sister to 1m3f winner Norman The Great.
Davana Primo Valentino filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 6f-7f.
Orphaned Annie 40-1 (8-0) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 6, 3l behind Prime Spirit (8-12) at Newcastle 6f nov stk (4) gf in May.
Scenic Pass Passing Glance filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Lady Le Mans.
Suruor (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 7, 8l behind Imperial Guest (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f nov stk (5) gd in May.
Alacity (IRE) Elusive City filly out of winning miler Minamala.
Look For Value 66-1 (8-5) Always in rear, last of 13, 21l behind Chicago Cop (9-0) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in May.
