soon outpaced, behind
close up, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, headed over 3f out, kept on same pace
slowly away, always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, kept on until weakening approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, kept on well
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
Dark Tara's form looks one of the best on offer and she gets the vote ahead of newcomers Cordon Bleu and Nothing To Add. Richard Fahey's filly made a pleasing debut when fourth at Pontefract last month. That was on good to soft ground and as her breeding suggests that she should handle this softer ground, she gets the vote. She appears to be well-drawn (the previous race should have highlighted any draw bias) and with nominal improvement, she may prove hard to beat. Bencorr has his first run on the turf here and should be watched for market support, as should Bertie Vista for whom Brett Doyle looks an interesting jockey booking. Of his fellow newcomers, the most stand-out is Cordon Bleu. The stable's newcomers always warrant respect and the market will help guide. Nothing To Add also looks a likely newcomer from a stable who know the time of day. Daring Dream seems to be improving with every run and he looks a threat, however Dark Tara is taken to land the spoils.
Bencorr (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division on inside, driven along and stayed on one pace final 2f, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind La Voile Rouge (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Jun.
Bertie Vista Bertolini colt, half-brother to winning bumper Wolds Way.
Complete Frontline (GER) 12-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Lady Rangali (8-7) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.
Cordon Bleu (IRE) Key Of Luck colt, half-brother to several winners from 5f-1m including high-class winners Zieten and Blue Duster.
Daring Dream (GER) 9-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden along halfway, driven and one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Upper Class (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jun.
Nothing To Add Noverre colt, half-brother to several winners from 7f-1m4f including useful Hawksley Hill.
Ridge Wood Dani (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 8l behind Barbarossa (9-3) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Astrol 50-1 (8-9) Soon led, headed after 2f, remainded in touch, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 15, 15l behind Apollo Shark (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Jun.
Dark Tara 8-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Salingers Star (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Jun.
Invincible Rose (IRE) 22-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 1f out, 5th of 7, 7l behind Charlotti Carlotti (8-10) at Ayr 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jun.
Honeycott (IRE) King's Best filly out of 1m1f winner Kingsridge.
Personal Choice 14-1 (7-12) Always behind stand's side, 12th of 15, 20l behind Allahor (8-6) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Jun.