not much room after start, soon outpaced in rear, good headway chasing leaders over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, no extra and headed close home
went left start, pressed leader, challenged and hung left over 1f out, led entering final furlong, edged left and headed well inside final furlong, one pace
always towards rear and never on terms
took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened under pressure over 2f out
mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden well over 1f out, weakened soon after
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, headway chasing leaders halfway, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon edged left, one pace towards finish
last pair, kept on final furlong, no danger
never better than mid-division, weakened well over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, stayed on to lead close home
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
This looks moderate so it could signal another victory for Charlie Appleby via the newcomer SECOND WAVE, who is a half-brother to three winners and should be suited by the trip. Beach Samba looks the best of those with form though he disappointed when favourite at Newcastle where the ground could have been too fast. Cyril was friendless in the market on his Wolverhampton debut but defied the odds with a very good run and will have come on a bundle for the experience. Montefalcon made his debut over 5f at Pontefract in April and hasn't been seen since. His dam has produced winners with her first two foals so he's one to keep an eye on.
Beach Samba (IRE) 6-4fav (9-5) Close up, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind Honeysuckle Lil (8-7) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Cyril 33-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, headway over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on well inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Todegica (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5).
Dew Pond 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, outpaced and no impression from over 2f out, 4th of 6, 7l behind Thewaythewindblows (9-2) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Aug.
Fair Venture (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 14l behind Honeysuckle Lil (8-7) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Let Right Be Done Lawman gelding out of Cheerfully.
Lewis Valentine (IRE) Rip Van Winkle colt out of Full Of Love.
Montefalcon (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, pushed along and headway halfway, never on terms, 6th of 8, 7l behind Firgrove Bridge (9-5) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Play Nicely 9-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden and weakened 3f out, 8th of 9, 18l behind Cape Hideaway (9-5) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Second Wave (IRE) New Approach colt out of Tessa Reef.
Stoneboat Bill Virtual gelding out of Applauding.
Unnoticed Observatory gelding out of Celestial Empire.
Euro Mac 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 12l behind Mythmaker (9-1) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.