dwelt, behind and soon outpaced, ridden and kept on final 2f, never near leaders
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ran wide entering straight, soon ridden and outpaced, weakened final furlong
always behind, tailed off over 1f out
chased leaders, headway 3f out, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, kept on, lost 2nd post
made all, ridden clear when hung badly right to stand side 2f out, stayed on comfortably
chased winner, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, took 2nd again post
Stalking Shadow has been found a decent opportunity to shed his maiden tag and can do so at the main expense of Shakedown and Ceili Mor. Saeed Bin Suroor hasn't had many runners at Thirsk over the years but five of his thirteen three year-olds to have made the journey have won and Stalking Shadow can add his name to the list. The million dollar purchase was all at sea on heavy ground at Ripon but this faster surface should see him in a better light. Those to have raced have shown little so the biggest threat may come from a newcomer and one that makes some appeal is Shakedown. He's the first foal of a useful dam and one to note in the market. Aspendale should improve for the step back up in trip and Lighting Shadow for his debut whilst Ceili Mor may be able to make a mark in this company but it's hard to escape Godolphin's Stalking Shadow.
Fell Pack Lake Coniston gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler That's Racing.
Flamestone 50-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind Klarity (8-5) at Nottingham 6f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf.
Amy's Mercdes 80-1 (9-4) Soon ridden, never on terms, 6th of 8, 35l behind La Sarrazine (8-12) at Ripon 1m mdn stk (5) hvy.
Aspendale (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 16, 10l behind Barbary Boy (9-3) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gs.
Distant Rainbow (IRE) Distant Music colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Lighting Shadow 50-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 32l behind Wikaala (9-3) at Beverley 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Shakedown Domedriver gelding out of an unraced mare.
Stalking Shadow (USA) 7-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, effort over 3f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 8, 8l behind La Sarrazine (8-12) at Ripon 1m mdn stk (5) hvy.
Ceili Mor (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, driven over 3f out, well behind final 2f, 6th of 7, 26l behind Amber Queen (9-0) at York 7f mdn fll (4) hvy.
Wrecker's Moon (IRE) Shinko Forest filly, half-sister to winning stayer/hurdler Admiral.
Monte Cassino (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Held up, not much room 2f out when weakened, 11th of 12, 12l behind Princess Rhianna (8-13) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
