tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well
dwelt, tracked leaders in rear, early reminders, never dangerous
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
Sophar has beaten only one rival in two starts and has something to find with Mad For Fun and Flying Pickets. That pair were also well beaten over 6f here last time, but the former had been placed before that and the latter has since finished second in a Beverley claimer albeit over the minimum trip. VALLEY ACE isn't one to place much trust in either, but a first-time visor and today's longer trip may see him in a better light after finishing seventh in a seller at York a week ago.
Flying Pickets (IRE) 13-2 (8-2) Soon chased leader, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, rallied to 2nd again last half furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Beaumaris (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo clm (6) gf.
Sophar 66-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 20l behind Pint Size (8-7) at Redcar 6f Maiden Claiming Stakes (2yo) (6) gf.
Valley Ace 18-1 (8-11) Behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 9l behind Nameitwhatyoulike (8-11) at York 6f 2yo sll (4) gd.
Mad For Fun (IRE) 6-1 (7-13) Chased leaders, soon outpaced, moderate headway over 1f out, soon beaten, 4th of 7, 17l behind Pint Size (8-7) at Redcar 6f Maiden Claiming Stakes (2yo) (6) gf.