slowly into stride, behind, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
dwelt, soon chased leaders, effort and every chance on outside over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner well inside final furlong, held towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression from over 1f out
with leader, going well over 1f out, shaken up to lead entering final furlong, pushed out, edged left post
chased leading pair, ridden inside final 2f, kept on same pace, no impression in 4th final furlong
led narrowly, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on under pressure, 3rd and held towards finish
STEVENTON STAR has entries in a couple of valuable sales races later in the season and made a very promising start to his career when only beaten a length at Newbury earlier this month. The first two were clear of the remainder and he should have few problems going one better here. The other pair with experience look modest so it may be the newcomers who provide the biggest threat with Culdaff, a half-brother to several winners, marginally preferred to Mick Channon's filly Ding Ding on this occasion.
Bold Max Assertive gelding out of Jane's Payoff.
Culdaff (IRE) Aqlaam colt out of Nenuphar.
Flying Kyte 8-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride pushed along in rear, never a factor, 6th of 7, 10l behind Smugglers Gold (8-11) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Steventon Star 5-1 (9-5) Raced centre, tracked leader, ridden and every chance 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Justice Day (9-5) at Newbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Ding Ding Winker Watson filly out of Five Bells.
Mimi Luke (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear and outpaced, never dangerous, 15th of 17, 15l behind Fire Blaze (9-0) at Newmarket 5f 2yo stks (4) gf.