led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon beaten
dwelt and jumped left at start, soon chased along, effort over 2f out, never reached challenging position
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, led 2f out, driven and kept on gamely final furlong
steaded at start and held up towards rear, smooth headway over 1f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
stumbled at start and unseated rider
Viva Ronaldo made a pleasing impression on his debut and he can land this event at the main expense of Bees River and Thunderous Mood. The selection chased home Rebecca De Winter on his debut at Chester, and he finished a little way clear of the rest of the field that day. He showed plenty of speed that day and with that experience under his belt and conditions to suit here he should take all the beating. Bees River showed promise on her debut at Doncaster, and she is another that can go well. Thunderous Mood could be of more interest though as connections think he is quite useful and he will have learnt plenty from his debut at Newmarket when he finished third behind Saucy Brown. Secret City is the only newcomer in the field so he is one to note in the market on his racecourse bow. However, it will take a good one to beat Viva Ronaldo who gets the pick
Kings House 7-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon no impression, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Alphabeth (7-12) at Thirsk 5f 2yo sll (5) gf.
Secret City (IRE) City On A Hill gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Blue Zenith.
Steel Stockholder 11-1 (8-12) Led to halfway, soon ridden and weakened, last of 5, 6l behind Masamah (8-12) at York 5f nov stk (3) gf.
Thunderous Mood (USA) 6-4fav (9-3) Led, headed narrowly after 2f, ridden 2f out, still every chance when unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Saucy Brown (9-3) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Viva Ronaldo (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, not much room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong but not pace of winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Rebecca de Winter (8-12) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (2) gf.
Bees River (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Mid-division, chased along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Master Noverre (8-11) at Doncaster 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.