chased winner, ridden and carried slightly right over 1f out, soon edged left, kept on same pace inside final furlong
took keen hold, made all, saddle soon slipped forwards, hung right to stands rail from over 1f out, held on well
held up, ridden and some headway 2f out, no impression entering final furlong
chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, just held
chased winner, outpaced over 2f out, went 3rd and ran on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, carried slightly left and effort over 1f out, never on terms
in rear, ridden and edged left over 1f out, no impression
went right start, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
This usually goes to a northern yard and LYDIA'S PLACE has every chance for Richard Guest. She followed a maiden win a Catterick with success in a novices' event at Beverley a week ago and should go close despite a penalty. Wedge also carries 6lb extra for winning a nursery over 6f at Haydock last week while Doncaster's Brocklesby winner Ravenhoe has been below par of late but drops in class along with stablemate Fashionable Spirit. Alizoom needs to step up on her second at Lingfield and Mininggold beat little to win a maiden race at Carlisle but is still preferred to stable companion Crombay.
Ravenhoe (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Raced near side, chased leader, ridden and not on terms with far side leaders over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 13th of 27, 9l behind Washington Dc (9-3) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Lydia's Place 11-2 (8-8) Rearing in stalls, well away, made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, edged left and joined inside final furlong, kept on gamely to assert in closing stages, won at Beverley 5f 2yo nov stk (4) gf beating Excessable (9-7) by nk, 5 ran.
Wedge (IRE) 3-1fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear final 100 yards, readily, won at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (5) gs beating Kumanavsumfun (8-4) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Fashionable Spirit (IRE) 3-1 (9-1) Led, hung left and ridden over 1f out, headed last half furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Whatdoiwantthatfor (9-1) at Windsor 5f 2yo fll stks (2) gd in Jun.
Majestic Bond 25-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 9l behind Easton Angel (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo fll (2) gf in May.
Mininggold 3-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, held on well towards finish, won at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd beating Searanger (9-5) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Crombay (IRE) 9-4fav (8-8) Pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, carried right inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Moondyne Joe (9-1) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.
Porcupine Creek (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 7th of 9, 10l behind Prince Hellvelyn (9-5) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Alizoom (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Held up midfield, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd closing stages, never a threat, 2nd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Adham (9-5) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
