with leader, led over 3f out, hung left and headed well over 1f out, kept on towards finish
chased leaders, led well over 1f out, kept on well
behind, ridden and hung left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, faded entering final furlong
in touch, outpaced halfway, ridden over 3f out, kept on to take 3rd close home
in rear, soon outpaced and hung left, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
The three-year-old maiden can go to EZRA CHURCH, although newcomer Panama Jack is very interesting and Powerful Pierre can also figure. The selection has has two nice runs so far this spring, improving for his Ripon debut when tried over 7f at Beverley last time. Fast ground seemed to suit that day, when he showed plenty of pace, and connections may well have it right now dropping him back to this sprint trip. Debutant Panama Jack is out of a decent sprinter and related to other winners over shorter trips, including at this age, so given the form of the Fahey stable this turf campaign it is likely that any market warmth would be worthy of note. Powerful Pierre has had 11 attempts to get off the mark so far, so does look vulnerable, though fast ground and this trip are ideal for him and he may show his best without still managing to get off the mark. Feel The Heat has shown promise in two outings to date, while Mighty Aphrodite is also going the right way, but Ezra Church looks the one to beat.
Ezra Church (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Dance East (8-12) at Beverley 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Feel The Heat 10-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Robinson Cruso (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Panama Jack Dubai Destination gelding out of Clear Impression.
Pelmanism 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Humidor (9-3) at Doncaster 6f mdn auc stks (5) gf.
Powerful Pierre 85-40fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 9l behind Beat Baby (9-0) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) gd.
Woldgate 100-1 (8-9) With leaders until ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 12, 16l behind Dream Win (9-0) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Mighty Aphrodite 100-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 13, 6l behind Victory Ide Say (9-2) at Doncaster 6f mdn auc stks (5) gf.