held up in rear, took keen hold, pushed along over 5f out, went 4th over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader until ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up on outside, ridden over 4f out, went 3rd over 3f out, ran green over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd over 4f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, easily
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, no impression on winner, lost 2nd inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
UTILITY, a Flat-bred son of Yeats, runs in the Magnier colours so will be expected to win races and this looks a good start. Fellow newcomer Boatswain could also be interesting and Tom George does well with his converts from the point-to-point circuit so last year's Ballysteen winner Big Bad Dude is worth a market check. You Say What has also won between the flags and took on decent opposition at Sandown after finishing a close-up third at Ffos Las on his debut under Rules. Road To Rome was second at Bangor in April and also has experience on his side.
Beggar's Wishes (IRE) 3-1fav (11-0) Mid-division, headway over 5f out, chased leaders over 4f out, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 31l behind Wholestone (11-0) at Worcester 2m (6) gd in Sep.
Big Bad Dude (IRE) 7-2 (12-2) Chsd ldrs, prog to ld bef 6th, 1l adv 1/2way, 8l adv bef 2out, red adv bef last, ko to line, won at Ballysteen 3m mdn gs in May beating Royal Redemption (12-2) by 4l, 16 ran.
Boatswain (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Royale Laguna.
Road To Rome (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway over 5f out, chased leaders over 2f out, ran on, nearest finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Monkhouse (11-4) at Bangor 2m 1f (6) gd in Apr.
Utility (GER) Yeats gelding out of Ungarin.
You Say What (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders until pushed along and lost place 5f out, 7th of 9, 19l behind Full Irish (11-0) at Sandown 2m (5) sft in Nov.
Right Royals Day 125-1 (10-10) Ran green and awkward leaving start, always behind, tailed off 4f out, 12th of 13, dist behind Mister Miyagi (11-10) at Stratford 2m (5) gd in Mar.
