tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, no chance with winner
went left start, soon chasing leaders, weakened halfway
tracked winner, effort over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always behind
made all, clear over 1f out, unchallenged, not extended
Maj William Martin is put forwards but the market should provide some clues as to expectations for his chances and those of his opponents. Mick Quinn's record in juvenile sellers isn't as hot as his record in claimers but that does show that he knows what's required to score at this level. Those to have run haven't shown a great deal and his runner is selected in the hope that he may prove up to the task of making a winning debut. His dam was a multiple winner, including over the minimum trip as a juvenile which offers some cause for encouragement. Talulah Bells is just about the form pick but she has been beaten in three sellers already and is vulnerable. Elusive Ronnie has contested two decent maidens and may benefit from this easier task whilst Champagne Leader and In The Moment are open to improvement. Mick Quinlan provided the winner of last year's renewal so support for Simple Rhythm would be of keen interest but she spoilt her chance on debut by bucking and kicking on leaving the stalls. Probably not a race to get heavily involved in, Maj William Martin is the suggestion.
Elusive Ronnie (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden halfway, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 8, 16l behind Prolific (9-3) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Hunch Tobougg colt, half-brother to several winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Maj William Martin Ishiguru colt out of 5f winner Hagley Park.
Makaluna 12-1 (8-1) With winner until over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 3rd of 8, 12l behind Fangfoss Girls (8-6) at W'hampton 5f 2yo clm (6) pol.
Champagne Leader 9-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, hung right, ran green, always behind, last of 8, 10l behind Fuaigh Mor (8-6) at Warwick 5f 2yo sll (6) sft in Apr.
In The Moment 11-1 (7-13) Jumped right start, towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Ykikamoocow (8-6) at Catterick 5f 2yo sll (6) gs in Apr.
Simple Rhythm 20-1 (8-7) Dwelt, always outpaced, last of 6, 28l behind Waffle (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Apr.
Talulah Bells 9-2 (8-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 4th of 8, 12l behind Come On Buckers (8-11) at Chepstow 6f 2yo sll (6) sft.