prominent on outer, effort over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
tracked leader, led 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
towards rear, ridden along and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt and towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up behind leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Rose of Coma, Rioja Ruby and Syrup are the trio for the shortlist in a competitive opener and the vote is given to Rose Of Coma. The selection hails from a yard in decent form and she finished a decent second behind Alphabeth at Thirsk last time. She looks progressive and she has ground conditions to suit. The only slight worry is the draw as she has not been done any favours by stall 11. Conversely, Rioja Ruby has the best of the draw but she finished behind our selection last time. However, this extra furlong might help her cause so she is not without hope. Syrup disappointed last time but she will be better on this quicker ground so she is another that has to enter calculations, while a market move for Mick Easterby's newcomer Petite Denise could be of interest as the yard are very shrewd. However for the winner we will stick with Rose Of Coma.
Dispol Bertie 28-1 (9-3) Jumped left at start and always rear division, last of 8, 41l behind Deadly Encounter (8-10) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Ernies Keep Young Ern gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler/bumper Venice Road and sprinter Comptonspirit.
Jethro Bodine (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 8l behind Daisy Moses (8-12) at Doncaster 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
French Forest 40-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 9l behind Alphabeth (7-12) at Thirsk 5f 2yo sll (5) gf.
Kneesy Earsy Nosey 22-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4l behind Fangfoss Girls (8-7) at Thirsk 5f 2yo clm (5) gs in Apr.
Petite Denise Tobougg filly out of an unraced mare.
Queen of Dalyan (IRE) 12-1 (7-11) Chased leaders, effort halfway, no impression, 6th of 9, 14l behind Vintage Steps (8-4) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Apr.
Rose of Coma (IRE) 7-2fav (8-5) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, outpaced halfway, stayed on, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Alphabeth (7-12) at Thirsk 5f 2yo sll (5) gf.
Syrup (IRE) 7-2 (8-8) Jumped right at start, led, ridden and headed halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Ykikamoocow (8-6) at Catterick 5f 2yo sll (6) gs in Apr.
Steer Reset colt out of an unraced mare.
Willin Dillon (IRE) Dilshaan gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Rioja Ruby (IRE) 4-1 (7-12) Mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on, never able to challenge, 4th of 10, 4l behind Alphabeth (7-12) at Thirsk 5f 2yo sll (5) gf.