led, joined when ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed 1f out, not pace of winner inside final furlong
chased leader over 1f, chased leaders, pushed long halfway, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, switched left to challenge over 1f out, quickened to lead 1f out, pushed along and green in front inside final furlong but kept on strongly
steadied and went slightly right start, headway tracking leader over 3f out, shaken up and unable to quicken over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Ravenhoe's two class 4 victories have resulted in a 10lb penalty and he's only raced on fast ground to date. He'll do well to make it victory number three as BLACK MAGIC looked potentially useful when slamming an odds-on rival at Pontefract so he gets the vote though he has to concede 5lb to the maiden Dheban. Richard Hannon's charge started favourite for what looked a strong maiden at Newmarket but was run out of it by Zebstar. He'll obviously improve for the experience and will take some beating. Kevin Ryan's newcomer Areen cost 18,000gns as a yearling but made 85,000gns earlier this year so someone must have faith in him though this looks a tough start.
Ravenhoe (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Made all, driven when pressed approaching final furlong, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 5f 2yo nov stk (4) gf in Apr beating Gin In The Inn (9-0) by 1l, 4 ran.
Black Magic (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Led after 1f, ridden to lead again over 1f out, ran on, won at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Apr beating Tawakkol (9-0) by 3l, 5 ran.
Areen (IRE) Kodiac colt out of Falcolnry.
Dheban (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Tracked leader, disputed lead from over 1f out, no extra final strides, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Zebstar (9-5) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
