chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
never better than mid-division far side
slowly into stride, switched right, always behind far side
chased leaders far side, ridden 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
in touch stands side, led that group over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division far side group, headway over 1f out, driven and one pace final furlong
led stands side group, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders to halfway far side
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
made all, raced far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
An inauspicious finale can go to Cabriole who is preferred over Montana and Musette from those with plenty of form in the book. Tatillius - a half-brother to The Tatling is the most interesting of the newcomers and is worth noting in the betting. Milton Bradley will be keen to nurture the talents of the last named and he is one to keep tabs on as he develops. Musette has started to show ability of late and can pick up a small prize somewhere along the line. She is related to several sprinters and, having shown a bit of improvement, she can go well at a fair price. Montana has already had plenty of chances and is not one to rely upon too heavily. However, he has claims at this level and is capable of going close. Nevertheless, Carbiole has a more interesting profile and, as Henry Cecil's only runner on the card at Ripon, a bold bid is expected from this daughter of Dansili.
Montana 8-1 (8-8) In touch, driven 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Dazzler Mac (9-1) at Thirsk 6f app mdn hcp 0-80 (5) gd.
Vibrato (USA) 25-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 15l behind Chanteuse Noire (8-12) at Hamilton 6f mdn stk (5) gf.
Boppys Dancer Clan of Roses colt out of a moderate racemare.
Ponty Carlo (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) In rear and ran green, soon driven along and outpaced, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 7l behind Observatory Star (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun '05.
The Salwick Flyer (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Dazzler Mac (9-1) at Thirsk 6f app mdn hcp 0-80 (5) gd.
The Keep 33-1 (8-7) Led far side group, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 14th of 20, 9l behind Tadlil (9-4) at Ripon 6f mdn hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Bella Marie Kasakov filly out of a moderate racemare.
Cabriole 13-2 (8-12) Led after 1f, ridden over 2f out and quickened, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong, 6th of 12, 10l behind Dama'a (8-12) at Kempton 6f mdn stk (4) pol.
City Miss Rock City filly out of 7f winner Miss Pigalle.
Musette (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 3l behind Laphonic (9-3) at Hamilton 5f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Orpenlina (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden halfway, soon weakened, last of 7, 7l behind Urbe Condita (9-0) at Nottingham 5f mdn aut stk (5) gf in Jun.
Tyrone Lady (IRE) Key Of Luck filly, half-sister to the bumper winner Rachel's Choice.
Tatillius (IRE) King Charlemagne gelding, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m including the Group 2 winner The Tatling.
