tracked leader, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra
led, headed well over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
dwelt, mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened 1f out
tracked leaders, going well, shaken up 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left and led inside final furlong, stayed on well
chased leaders, lost place 2f out, soon weakened
behind when eased over 3f out, virtually pulled up
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt and behind, out pace over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, no impression on leading pair
chased leaders to over 1f out, soon weakened
Ed McMahon seems to have found the key to his string at present and is fancied to strike again with Romantic Evening, who is preferred over Flying Clarets and Chronomatic out of those with experience; while Silk Merchant represents a very shrewd operation and is worth monitoring for signs of support. The last named is a half-brother to juvenile winner Tippitt Boy, who won the Norfolk Stakes for Kevin McAuliffe way back when. However, if he runs to type, he will need this to bring him on and others make more appeal on balance at this stage. Chronomatic fared well on his debut and should be able to find a race somewhere along the line. However, the form of his first start is not working out and has only produced one Novice Stakes winner so far. Flying Clarets races away from Pontefract for the first time and should appreciate this easier track. A little juice in the ground will not go a amiss for her and she can make a bold bid here. However, preference goes to Romantic Evening, who was well fancied on his debut. The Richard Hannon-trained Mutawajid gave that form a solid boost at Newmarket this week and, with improvement anticipated, Romantic Evening gets the nod this time around.
Chronomatic 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, every chance and edged left over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Emirates Gold (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in May.
Ever Special (IRE) Fruits Of Love gelding out of a once-raced mare.
Feelin Irie (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) With winner, ridden 2f out, hung left 1f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 8l behind Rare Breed (8-9) at Ayr 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jun.
Formal Decree (GER) Diktat colt out of a once-raced mare.
Lardy Lad 40-1 (8-8) Started slowly, always behind, last of 6, 22l behind Confidential Lady (8-11) at Beverley 7f nov stk (4) gd.
Romantic Evening (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed close home, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind Dickensian (9-0) at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Ryhope Chief (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 8l behind Grandad Bill (9-0) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Silk Merchant (IRE) Distant Music colt, half-brother to 2 winners including useful sprinter Tippitt Boy.
Tamagin (USA) 66-1 (8-11) Started slowly, soon outpaced, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 8l behind Titus Alone (8-11) at York 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Elegant Times (IRE) Dansili filly, half-sister to 4 winning sprinters.
Flying Clarets (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Mid-division and outpaced, ridden over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Nannina (8-11) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Princess Cleo Mark of Esteem filly out of 5f & 6f winner Classy Cleo.
Branston Bertie 50-1 (8-7) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 8th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Saville Road (8-13) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Danetime Lord (IRE) Danetime colt out of an unraced mare.
Misu Bond (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to 6f & 1m1f winner Slip Dance.
