went right start, mid-division, no impression halfway
led, ridden halfway, steadied near finish
slowly into stride, pushed along towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
slowly into stride, mid-division, never dangerous
pushed along and outpaced towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out
in touch, stayed on to lead post
close up and soon hung left, every chance final furlong, no extra well inside final furlong
COUNTRYWIDE ICE can land the opener at the main expense of Lady Lube Rye and Arctic Destiny. Those with racecourse experience make only limited appeal in this contest, so it could pay to side with a newcomer. Kevin Ryan's Countrywide Ice fits the bill for us, and it is worth pointing out that the trainer has a decent strike-rate with his juveniles. The stable are in decent form and although the draw could have been kinder, our selection should go well. Oondiri is another that has been done no favours by the draw, but she showed plenty of speed on her debut and she is sure to come on for the experience. Lady Lube Rye was well beaten on her racecourse bow, but she shaped with a bit more encouragement last time and she does at least appear to be going the right way. Arctic Destiny has a decent draw and like our selection, the stable do well with their 2-year-olds. There are a number of interesting newcomers here so the market will provide the clues, but we will side with Countrywide Ice as the pick.
Arctic Destiny (IRE) Trans Island colt out of Partytime.
Ignatieff (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 12, 7l behind Roi De Vitesse (9-0) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Rio Caribe (IRE) Captain Rio gelding out of Kadja Chenee.
Bring Sweets (IRE) Firebreak gelding out of Missperon.
Countrywide Ice (IRE) Verglas colt out of Samaritan Woman.
Flow Chart (IRE) Acclamation gelding out of Free Flow.
Loss Leader (IRE) Captain Rio colt out of Nenagh.
Miss Dreamy Whipper filly out of Highest Dream.
Lady Lube Rye (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Patteresa Girl (9-0) at Doncaster 5f 2yo stks (4) gf.
Oondiri (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Fratellino (8-9) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Johnnyleary (IRE) Fayruz gelding out of Forgren.