always mid-division
slowly into stride, towards rear, some late progress when not clear run inside final furlong
mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
always prominent, led 2f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, driven out
went left start, in touch, ridden 3f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, not much room 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden, headway from 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, held near finish
took keen hold in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, stayed on final 2f, never dangerous
led, ridden, narrowly headed 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, held near finish
This could hardly be tougher and Ballinskelligs Boy is a very tentative choice, while Distant Charm and Morforwyn are others that head the shortlist of those to be respected. It would also come as no surprise to see Goldhill Fair post a better performance now that he has been given a little time. The last named was well touted before he debuted in the Brocklesby at Newcastle but failed to sparkle of on the rain-soaked ground. Today's conditions can help and Bill Turner's charge is one to monitor for each-way support. Morforwyn has winners in her pedigree and can be expected to get better with experience. Jamie Osborne has been in good form with his youngster and it is safe to assume this daughter of Averti will not be lacking for fitness on her debut. the same has to be said of Distant Charm - a stablemate of the selection whose yard again has a plethora of two-year-olds this term. Richard Hannon has a good strike-rate with juveniles at Salisbury and should not be dismissed lightly. However, experience is the key to races of this nature and, as Ballinskelligs Boy shaped as if the penny has dropped with a solid run at Lingfield last month; he looks the better option on this occasion.
Hyper Viper (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 7th of 9, 7l behind Waveline (8-0) at Bath 5f nov stk (5) gf in May.
I Certainly May Royal Applause colt out of 1m4f winner Deep Ravine.
Afram Blue Fraam gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Distant Charm (IRE) Distant Music colt out of 5f-1m winner My Lucy Locket.
El Fuser Zamindar colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Shustraya.
Ramblin Bob 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Stage Acclaim (9-3) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Solent Ridge (IRE) Namid colt, half-brother to 7f winner Ronsdunroamin.
An Scaribh 100-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon mid-division, outpaced over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Golan Knight (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Ballinskelligs Boy 6-1 (9-3) With winner, driven over 1f out, soon lost 2nd, stayed on same pace after, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Barraland (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Charlie Be (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Led far side, headed 3f out, soon no chance with winner, 8th of 15, 8l behind Sweepstake (8-12) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs in May.
Goldhill Fair 13-2 (8-4) Chased leaders stand's side, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 16, 14l behind Mister Hardy (8-11) at Newcastle 5f 2yo stk (4) gs in Mar.
Illusionary Observatory colt out of 7f winner Tease.
The Name Is Frank 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden, hampered 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 12l behind Gaspar Van Wittel (9-3) at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Morforwyn Averti filly, half-sister to winners from 6f-1m2f.
Rosy Dawn Bertolini filly, half-sister to 1m-1m1f winner Sharp Needle and winning hurdler/bumper Diamond Vein.
Alannah (IRE) Alhaarth filly out of Aljeeza.
In Decorum 20-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 10l behind Johar Jamal (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in May.
River Bounty Bahamian Bounty filly out of an unraced mare.
