pressed leader until ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
steadied start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt raced wide in touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
in touch, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
Five of the last seven favourites have been successful and it's often won by a smart performer. Richard Fahey was successful with the useful Gabrial in 2011 and Lathom gained plenty of admirers when beating more experienced opposition here last week. The stable are also represented by Gallipoli, who beat what looked a decent field at Musselburgh where he bounced off the fast ground. It's hard to know what FURIANT beat at Musselburgh but he did it very nicely and can only improve so is given the nod. First Selection was sent to Southwell for his debut and won impressively, though he only had four to beat and the second favourite pulled up. King's Mimic was impressive here at the beginning of the month and has to be of interest.
Furiant 11-4 (9-5) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, kept on well, won at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf beating Sadie Babes (9-0) by 2l, 5 ran.
Gallipoli (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, headway over 1f out, challenged entering final furlong, ridden to lead narrowly when edged left final 100 yards, held on, won at Doncaster 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr beating Roll On Rory (9-5) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Lathom 5-1 (9-5) Pressed leader, led over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well, won at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs beating General Alexander (9-5) by nk, 12 ran.
First Selection (SPA) 6-5fav (9-5) Led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) fbs in Apr beating Mistymoistymorning (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
El Principe 25-1 (9-5) Keen to post, dwelt soon tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 7l behind King's Mimic (9-5) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
King's Mimic (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, headway to lead and edged right approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd beating Ferryover (9-2) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Kingthistle Monsieur Bond colt out of Chez Cherie.