chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, behind from halfway
towards rear, never dangerous
held up, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, pushed out
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
led, headed after 2f, soon beaten
always rear division
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace
outpaced towards rear and soon chased along, hampered after 1f, switched left when hampered again over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden along halfway, every chance approaching final furlong, weakened inside
dwelt and towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, edged left when weakening over 1f out
towards rear and soon ridden along, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
behind and soon chased along, never dangerous
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
in touch, led after 2f, headed over 1f out, soon beaten
Nonrunner
With an average starting price of around 12/1, the last 10 winners of the Hilary Needler have not always been the easiest to find - Attraction being the obvious exception! So bearing that in mind, a chance is taken with TOM FOLAN, who has done very little wrong and she may represent great value when her odds are compared against those of Little Scotland, The Hermitage and Don't Tell Mary. That said Existentialist and Angelena Ballerina are others that merit respect and shouldn't be dismissed either. Angelena Ballerina has a large frame to fill and, having won over six furlongs with a cracking effort at Newmarket earlier this month; she is likely to have little problem coping with the stiff uphill finish. She also has a favourable high draw and, as contender from an unfashionable yard, she may well slip under the radar in the betting. Existentialist and Azif are closely matched on what they have shown so far. The former was impressive when landing a Windsor maiden last time out, though. A half-sister to the classy Ratio, Johnny Portman's filly can be expected to get better with age and she is worth keeping tabs on for the time being. Don't Tell Mary is related to several winners and made a very pleasing start at Bath a fortnight ago. She has a big sales race at Ascot in September as a target for the time being. A bold show tonight may initiate a much sooner trip to Berkshire, though. The Hermitage was nabbed on the line when she made her debut here at the start of this month. The daughter of Khelyef showed great potential on that occasion and, as Mark Johnston's filly then put the record straight by winning at Newmarket a fortnight ago; she has to be considered as a major player tonight. A low draw doesn't do her many favours, though. Having already been placed in a Listed race at York, Little Scotland comes here with solid claims. Her yard has a great record in this race and Tim Easterby's filly has to merit serious consideration. However, Tom Folan, who was third in the Lily Agnes at Chester three weeks ago; also has plenty to offer and, in the search for the most attractive betting proposition; the mount of Martin Dwyer gets the nomination as a punter's choice in a strong renewal of Beverley's seasonal highlight.
Angelena Ballerina (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Bumped start, soon tracked leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd post, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Electric Feel (8-9) at Newmarket 6f 2yo stks (4) gf.
Azif 17-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Misheer (8-12) at York 5f 2yo fll lst stks (1) gs.
Diamond Laura 8-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Misheer (8-12) at York 5f 2yo fll lst stks (1) gs.
Don't Tell Mary (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon clear, eased towards finish, won at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) fm beating Toga Tiger (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Dower Glen 9-2 (8-12) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 7, ns behind Dispol Kabira (8-12) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Existentialist 11-8fav (9-0) Made all, soon led, ran on strongly from over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, readily, won at Windsor 5f 2yo fll mdn (5) gf beating Bell's Ocean (9-0) by 2l, 12 ran.
Lady Lube Rye (IRE) 11-2 (8-4) In touch, stayed on to lead post, won at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Apr beating Ignatieff (8-12) by nk, 10 ran.
Leleyf (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 12, 17l behind Misheer (8-12) at York 5f 2yo fll lst stks (1) gs.
Little Scotland 16-1 (8-12) Prominent, pushed along halfway, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Misheer (8-12) at York 5f 2yo fll lst stks (1) gs.
Parbold Hill 5-2fav (9-0) Went left start, soon chasing leaders, led halfway until headed over 1f out, no extra close home, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Tillys Tale (8-7) at Thirsk 5f 2yo stks (4) gd.
Patteresa Girl 9-2 (9-0) Towards rear, outpaced when driven along halfway, headway over 1f, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Doncaster 5f 2yo stks (4) gf in Apr beating Dispol Keasha (9-0) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Quaker Parrot 9-1 (9-0) Stumbled slightly start, always prominent, led 3f out, hung right over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong, won at Warwick 5f 2yo stks (5) gf beating Baileys Vision (9-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Sheka 9-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden and headway over 1f out, switched left approaching final furlong, ran on to lead inside, kept on, won at Ripon 5f fll mdn stks (5) gf in Apr beating Forbidden Paradise (8-4) by shd, 7 ran.
Six Wives 13-8 (8-11) Edged left soon after start, took keen hold in touch, headway on outside to lead narrowly 1f out, pressed and joined final 50 yards, regained lead close home, won at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo clm stks (5) pol beating Out The Ring (8-12) by hd, 6 ran.
The Hermitage (IRE) 1-2fav (8-12) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, soon clear, ran on, won at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf beating Social Grace (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Tillys Tale 12-1 (8-7) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Thirsk 5f 2yo stks (4) gd beating Parbold Hill (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Tom Folan 12-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Star Rover (9-7) at Chester 5f 2yo stks (2) gf.
