led far side group, ridden to lead overall over 1f out, kept on, headed and no extra towards finish
in touch far side, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders stand side, ridden and hung right 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division stand side, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leader far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong to lead towards finish
behind stand side, ridden 2f out, never on terms
led overall stand side, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stand side, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead that side over 1f out, no chance with far side
unruly stalls, rear at start, always behind far side
chased leaders stand side, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear far side, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders
Upthedowns is taken to score in the opener with Play Coy and Magnolia Blossom rated as the main dangers. The selection seemed to win with a little in hand at Yarmouth last time when defeating Wizard Quay. He has the plum draw in stall 15 and with conditions to suit he is taken to score. Play Coy rates the main danger as he made a pleasing debut at Thirsk behind One Tricky Pony. He was doing his best work at the finish so the step-up in trip should suit and providing he handles this faster surface he is entitled to be thereabouts at the finish. Magnolia Blossom has shown some promise in her four runs to date but she gave the impression that she did not see out this trip last time and for that reason we will take her on. Furs N Gems and Sweetly Sharp are interesting and they could go well at an each-way price but for the winner we will stick with Upthedowns.
Upthedowns (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) Led, headed over 4f out, hung right over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, won at Yarmouth 6f 2yo sll hcp (6) gd beating Wizard Quay (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Chunky Bell 100-1 (8-11) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 18l behind Campbeltown (8-11) at Ripon 6f 2yo stk (3) gs.
Cuesta Canyon (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, no headway from 3f out, never dangerous, 11th of 17, 18l behind Young Flavio (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo clm (5) gf.
Magnolia Blossom 14-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 8l behind Dhekraa (9-7) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Play Coy 6-1 (9-5) Towards rear, soon pushed along, ridden over 1f out, rallied final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind One Trick Pony (8-4) at Thirsk 5f 2yo clm (5) sft in Apr.
Sweetly Sharp (IRE) 33-1 (7-7) Chased leaders 5f out, last of 7, 16l behind Flying Key (8-6) at Chester 7f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Furs N Gems 16-1 (8-0) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 11, 13l behind First Empire (9-1) at Beverley 7f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Little Elver 9-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, driven along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 16l behind Gamesters Lady (8-9) at Thirsk 6f 2yo fll sll (5) gd in May.
