tracked leader, reminder over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
dwelt, pushed along in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
in rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
tracked leaders, led on bit over 1f out, stayed on strongly, pushed out
QUESTION TIMES has started odds-on for both starts this season on the back of her second in Listed company last October. She's given one more chance having produced a better effort at Yarmouth last time. If she fails to deliver once again then Cool Rhythm could take advantage as he should improve on his recent debut second at Newcastle. State Senator showed some promise on last year's debut and could figure on his belated return, but Arrivaderci was still beaten six lengths when runner-up at Pontefract last month.
Cool Rhythm 11-4fav (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 12, hd behind Surely This Time (9-3) at Newcastle 5f mdn stks (5) sft.
State Senator (USA) 9-1 (9-3) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and headway 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Sensational Love (8-12) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Arrivaderci 10-1 (8-8) Dwelt, held up in touch on inside, headway on inner inside final 2f, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Lady Paris (9-5) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Blueberry Fizz (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 17l behind Orange Ace (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Oosisit 16-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 9l behind Surely This Time (9-3) at Newcastle 5f mdn stks (5) sft.
Question Times 5-6fav (8-12) Held up in touch, effort approaching final furlong, driven to challenge inside final furlong, not run on, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Ziraun (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f mdn stks (5) gd.
Coastal Passage Ishiguru gelding out of Ellcon.
Violet's Gift (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, went 3rd near finish, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Stilettoesinthemud (8-12) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) gd.