dwelt, towards rear but not far away, ridden and headway over 1f out, driven to challenge inside final furlong, led post
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
dwelt, in rear, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden and edged right to stand side rail over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
raced under stand side rail, in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
unruly in stalls, held up, ridden and hung badly left over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon joined, headed post
The speedy SILVER LINNET can hopefully burn off Fair Passion and Jack My Boy in this five furlong contest. The selection is not a confident one as there are numerous front runners in the race. However we were very impressed with her last two starts showing great speed along with a willing attitude to win both starts. If William Buick can bag the favoured far side rail she may well be able to burn off her rivals. Derek Shaw's Fair Passion is very much on the up and has a similar level of form to the favourite but she may just struggle to cope with Silver Linnet's early speed. Another negative for the Shaw runner is this is her first run on grass. She may not handle conditions and if sent off a short price there is value elsewhere in the race. That value may come from Jack My Boy who unlike some of his rivals has already had a season pipe opener. He should reverse York form with Yuritini at these weights and is one for each-way backers.
Monsieur Joe (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, under pressure halfway, soon no impression, 9th of 17, 7l behind Our Jonathan (9-0) at Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
Yurituni 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 16th of 17, 14l behind Our Jonathan (9-0) at Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
The Strig 11-10fav (8-7) Made all, clear over 1f out, driven out, ran on strongly, won at Kempton 5f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jan beating Dominium (8-10) by 1l, 5 ran.
Jack My Boy (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Raced wide, tracked leading pair, ridden and every chance from 2f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Duellist (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Leleyf (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Chased winner, strong challenge entering final furlong, no extra and well held final 100 yards, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Silver Linnet (8-9) at Ffos Las 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Silver Linnet (IRE) 5-2fav (8-9) Raced on rail, made all, strongly pressed entering final furlong, found extra and in command final 100 yards, won at Ffos Las 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gs beating Leleyf (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Fair Passion 85-40 (8-7) Made all, driven well over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on well final 75 yards, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar beating Lewyn (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Maldon Prom (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Reared slightly start, chased leaders, hard driven when faultered over 3f out, ridden and effort on inside over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Fair Passion (8-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Pilgrim Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 12l behind Todd's Forge (8-0) at Gowran Park 7f 2yo hcp 50-90 gd in Aug.
